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Two Arrested After Man's Body Found in Leicester Bush

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in Castle Gardens, Leicester. Police are seeking public assistance as the investigation continues.

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Arrests Made Following Discovery of Body in Leicester

Two individuals have been taken into custody on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered in a bush.

Leicestershire Police reported that officers responded at approximately 20:00 BST on Thursday when the body was spotted in Castle Gardens, Leicester.

A man believed to be in his 40s was declared deceased at the scene. Authorities are currently questioning a 46-year-old woman and a 76-year-old man, both residents of Leicester.

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In an official statement, the police confirmed that a cordon has been established at a property located on Beacon Close in Beaumont Leys, which is related to the ongoing investigation.

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Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward

Police Appeal for Public Assistance

Law enforcement officials are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that might assist the investigation.

"Any information may prove helpful to the investigation, no matter how insignificant it may seem," said Detective Inspector Lorna Granville.

For further updates, listeners can tune into BBC Radio Leicester via Sounds and follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Story submissions can be sent to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk or through WhatsApp at 0808 100 2210.

This article was sourced from bbc

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