Man arrested after murder investigation launched in Kempston

The man was pronounced dead at his home on Saturday 14th May.

Author: Henry WinterPublished 23rd May 2022

A man in his 30s has been arrested by police investigating the murder of a man in Kempston.

The victim, in his 50s, was pronounced at his home on Saturday 14th May.

At approximately 8pm police were called to a property in Massey Close after concerns for the welfare of a man at the address were reported.

Officers attended alongside colleagues from the ambulance service, however the man was pronounced dead upon arrival. His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been released on bail.

It is reported that the day prior to his death, the victim was assaulted outside a shop in Bedford Road in Kempston.

The incident occurred at approximately 10pm on Friday, 13 May.

Enquiries remain ongoing as to the circumstances surrounding his death.

Detective Inspector Lee Martin, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are urging anyone with any information at all to get in touch with us as soon as possible. We would like to know where the victim went following the assault, and what led to him being found dead in his property the following day.

“Any information you have - no matter how small - could help us establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

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