Officers in Sussex have arrested three men as part of an ongoing murder investigation in uk/where/emsworth/">Emsworth.
At 11:10 a.m. on Saturday (July 23), police were called after a 47-year-old man was discovered seriously injured on land along Marlpit Lane.
He was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital, where he died on Monday (July 25). Specialist officers are assisting his next of kin.
The circumstances surrounding the man’s death were deemed suspicious by detectives, and an investigation was launched.
Two men, aged 20 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday (July 27). They are still being held at this time.
First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time,” said DI Gareth Hicks of the surrey/">Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team.
This has been an exciting and fast-paced investigation, and I’d like to thank everyone who has stepped forward to assist and support our inquiries thus far.”
As our investigation continues, there will be a greater police presence in the area, and I encourage anyone to speak with one of our officers if they have any concerns or information that they believe could help our investigation.”
Detectives want to speak with anyone who witnessed any unusual or suspicious behaviour near Marlpit Lane between Friday evening (July 22) and Saturday morning (July 23).
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by going online or calling 101 and referencing Operation Bridport. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to police by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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