Murder probe continues after arrest of suspect over Sheffield death

Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder of a man in Sheffield, with a suspect arrested over the death.
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A 26-year-old man was killed in Sheffield city centre in the early hours of Tuesday.

He died of head injuries believed to have been sustained in a fight.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder of a man in Sheffield city centreDetectives are continuing to investigate the murder of a man in Sheffield city centre
Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder of a man in Sheffield city centre
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The man was found unconscious at the junction of Union Street and Charles Street at 3.30am and despite the efforts of emergency services to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday remained in police custody last night.

The murder scene was cordoned off and examined by CSI officers following the discovery of the body.

Detectives investigating the murder want to hear from witnesses or anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious.

Call 101 and quote incident number 58 of March 24.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, via Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555111.