Two released as detectives continue to investigate man's death in Hereford

The 63 year old suffered a cardiac arrest

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 9th Jun 2023
Last updated 9th Jun 2023

Two men in their 30s have been released as detectives continue to investigate the death of a man in Hereford early yesterday morning.

They were arrested after the 63 year old suffered a cardiac arrest at the Brook Retail Park .

Yesterday, West Mercia Police announced that they were treating the man's death as suspicious.

Senior Investigation Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Leighton Harding, said: “Our investigation continues to ensure we determine the full chain of events that led to this 63-year-old man suffering a cardiac arrest whilst at the Brook Retail Park.

“Our initial enquiries led to the arrest of two men in their 30s. As our investigation has moved to the next stage we have been able to determine that no further action should be taken against the 32-year-old arrested and the 31-year-old has been released, under investigation, whilst we follow up on details of the incident.

"We understand that arrests following a death will be alarming to the local community but we are satisfied that there is no risk to the wider community.”

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