A man in his 40s was discovered unresponsive inside a flat in Syston, Leicestershire, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Leicestershire Police have initiated a murder investigation, stating that the man is believed to have been assaulted within the property. Authorities have arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of murder, and he remains in police custody.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at George Toon Court, where emergency services responded to a report of concern for safety. A police cordon has been established around the block of flats as detectives conduct inquiries, including interviewing local residents and reviewing CCTV footage to determine the victim's movements before his death. The senior investigating officer indicated that the incident is thought to have happened on Tuesday morning, and that the victim and the arrested man knew each other. At this stage, police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case. Residents who may have witnessed or heard anything relevant are urged to contact Leicestershire Police, quoting crime reference 25*748093.