Leighton Road murder: Police provide update after tragic death of man, 41, in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield

Detectives investigating a suspected murder in Gleadless Valley Sheffield, have started new tests to try to find out how the victim died.

Police were called to an area of green space near Leighton Road, Gleadless Valley, just over a week ago (Monday, December 4), following reports of concern for the safety of a man.

Sadly, the 41-year-old man, who has not been named, was already dead when police arrived. His family has been notified.

Police were unable to establish the cause of death following an initial post mortem examination, which was inconclusive.

But South Yorkshire Police told The Star in an update: "A post mortem examination to determine the cause of the death was conducted but proved inconclusive. Further tests are now being carried out to seek to establish a cause of death."

The force also confirmed that the incident remains a murder investigation, and that a man remained under arrest on suspicion of murder, and that enquiries were ongoing.

No one has yet been charged, and no further arrests have been made. The 46-year-old man who was arrested last week remains on bail.

Officers last week put out an appeal for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via their online portal on the South Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101.

Quote incident number 456 of 4 December 4 2023 when you get in touch.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.

Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete an online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.