Sixth man arrested in Worcester murder investigation released with no further action

Police launched a murder investigation yesterday following the death of a 30 year old man

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 27th Nov 2025

Police have confirmed that a sixth man who was arrested following the death of a man in Worcester has been released with no further action.

A 30 year old man was found with life threatening injuries in Barbourne Road on Tuesday morning (November 25) and later passed away in hospital.

West Mercia Police confirmed yesterday (November 26) that the man's death is now being investigated as murder.

Shortly after the attack, five other men aged between 22 and 35 were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

They were rearrested on suspicion of murder following the death of the man.

Police say they remain in custody.

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