Murder arrest after man found dead in Leicester flat
GoogleA man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was found dead in a flat.
The man's body was found in the property in St Peters Road, Leicester, on Friday and police said following a post-mortem examination his death was declared suspicious.
A 52-year-old man from the city was arrested on suspicion of murder in Prebend Gardens earlier.
Police said he remained in custody and inquiries are ongoing.
Det Insp Mark Sinski said: "I am asking anyone who was in or around St Peters Road on Friday - and who noticed anything unusual or untoward - to come forward."
He said the flat was close to the junction with Avon Street and asked anyone who was driving in the area to get in touch.
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