Man arrested after body found in car park

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 41-year-old whose body was found on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the Truro man's death was being treated as unexplained and "significant inquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances" after his body was found at Moorfield Car Park in Truro, Cornwall at about 10:45 BST on Monday.

Police said they have arrested 44-year-old man from Truro on suspicion of assault grievous bodily harm, administering a noxious substance and theft.

He remains in police custody.

A cordon remains in place around the closed ground floor while forensic examinations and searches are carried out.

Officers said they were also reviewing CCTV footage to establish the man's movements prior to his death.

Det Insp Jon Bray said: "Our inquiries are at an early stage as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding this man's death."

He appealed for anyone with information or may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area between the afternoon of Friday 14 August and 10:45 on Monday 17 August to get in touch.

He added: "There will be an ongoing police presence in the area while inquiries continue and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with officers at the scene."

Anyone with a vehicle within the cordoned part of the car park is advised to speak to a police officer at the scene.

The upper floors of the car park have been closed since May 2024 following an inspection that found concerns regarding the structure.

The outside parking area remains open as usual and the inside ground floor car parking area remains closed.

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