Man Found Dead in Southampton Flat – Police Launch Murder Probe

Police have opened a murder investigation after a man’s body was found in a Southampton flat this evening.

Mystery Surrounds Death in Westridge Road

Officers from Hampshire Police were called to a flat on Westridge Road just after 4.15pm on Friday, April 29. The man’s death is being treated as suspicious amid reports of an earlier dispute at the address.

Detective Issues Urgent Appeal

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Heelan said: “We are in the early stages of an investigation into a man’s death which is being treated as suspicious. We understand there may have been a dispute at the address earlier today. I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed or heard this dispute to come forward.”

Call Police with Information

Police have not released the victim’s identity or further details. Anyone with information is urged to contact Hampshire Police on 101, quoting Operation Windless. You can also give info anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

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