Murder suspect arrested after man dies in Wolverhampton

The man was found on Newhampton Road East. Whitmore Reans area of ​​the city at around 18:00 on Friday, November 8.

West Midlands Police He had said in a previous statement that his death was considered “suspicious”.

Police confirmed on Tuesday (November 12) that a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and investigations into the death are continuing.

A spokesman said: “Officers from our St Peter’s and Park neighborhood team detained the man at an address in the city in the early hours of Tuesday. He remains in police custody for questioning today.”

A 58-year-old man was previously arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit assault and was released on bail while police investigations continued.

blue and white police tape seen Close to the shop units on Newhampton Road East, at the junction with Kingsland Road, as police investigated on Friday and Saturday.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact West Midlands Police. via Live Chat on the websiteor by calling 101 and quoting log 4215 of 8 November.

Alternatively people can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.