Murder arrest after man found dead in Warwickshire

Officers made the discovery in residences in Kenilworth last night

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 21st Dec 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in Warwickshire.

Emergency services say a man was found dead inside residences on Rouncil Lane, Kenilworth, at just after 6pm last night.

A short time later a man - who's 43 and from Somerset - was arrested.

In an update, Warwickshire Police said: "At 6:07pm yesterday evening, we were called to residences near a business on Rouncil Lane in Kenilworth following the report of a death.

"A man was sadly found deceased inside one of the residences, having received multiple injuries.

"Following this at 6:30pm, a 43-year-old man from Somerton, Somerset was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of class A drugs."

An investigation has now been launched, with Warwickshire Police asking anyone with information to contact them.

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