On Air Now Evenings on Star Radio 7:00pm - Midnight
Now Playing No Doubt Don't Speak

Peterborough Murder Probe Underway

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Stanground on Tuesday.

Police were called at 4.30pm with reports of violence in Southfields Drive.

Emergency services attended but a man in his 30s died at the scene.

A 23-year-old man from Peterborough has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.

No one else was injured and a cordon remains in place in Southfields Drive.

Detective Chief Inspector Rob Hall said: "Our thoughts go out to this man's family and loved ones at this difficult time.

"I would like to reassure the public that we believe this to be an isolated incident and there will be an increased police presence in the area while our investigation continues. I urge anyone with information to get in touch with us, if they have not done so already."

More from Local News

Get The App

Take Star Radio with you wherever you go and listen to us live. Interact with the studio and call, email, text and Tweet us all directly from within the app.

Weather

  • Thu

    Heavy rain shower

    13°C

  • Fri

    Sunny intervals

    12°C

  • Sat

    Light rain

    11°C

  • Sun

    Heavy Rain

    12°C

  • Mon

    Sunny intervals

    16°C