Murder investigation launched in East Devon town

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody

Author: Chris BakerPublished 19th May 2021

Police have launched a murder investigation in Beer, East Devon, following reports of a disturbance yesterday (Tuesday).

Officers were called to a report of a disturbance at an address in Claps's Lane at around 12.05am.

Police officers and paramedics attended, and a man, aged in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His next-of-kin have been informed.

A 30-year-old man from the East Devon area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Anyone with information they feel could assist police with their enquiries is asked to call 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting reference CR/040064/21.