Sheffield murder: Everything we know after man found dead at bottom of flat block

As a man is in police custody today on suspicion of the murder of another man in Sheffield, here is everything known so far.
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- Paramedics were called to Brimmesfield Close, Arbourthorne, in the early hours of this morning after a 54-year-old man was found slumped on the ground outside a block of flats.

- He was pronounced dead a short time later and the death was reported to South Yorkshire Police at 1.45am.

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- The block of flats outside which the man was found has been taped off and is under police guard.

Murder Scene at Brimmesfield Close.Arbourthorne. Pic Steve EllisMurder Scene at Brimmesfield Close.Arbourthorne. Pic Steve Ellis
Murder Scene at Brimmesfield Close.Arbourthorne. Pic Steve Ellis

- Officers have carried out house-to-house enquiries in the street and surrounding area looking for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious.

- Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to come forward.

- A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

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- A post mortem examination on the dead man’s body is due to be carried out later today to establish the cause of death.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was pronounced dead shortly after he was found outside a block of flats in Sheffield this morningA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was pronounced dead shortly after he was found outside a block of flats in Sheffield this morning
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was pronounced dead shortly after he was found outside a block of flats in Sheffield this morning

- Officers from South Yorkshire Police’s major crime unit are working with detectives to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the death.

- The death is not being linked with any other investigations in the area.

- The incident occurred just a two minute walk from where a 12-year-old boy was shot on Northern Avenue on Sunday, January 12.

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- In the wake of the shooting, Arbourthorne has been flooded with police officers investigating the gun attack and working on operations to tackle organised crime.

- Four arrests have been made over the shooting, with 25-year-old Stephen Dunford, of Fellbrigg Road, Arbourthorne, charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

- Two men, both aged 30, arrested last week on suspicion of the same offences have been bailed.

- A 42-year-old woman arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life remains in police custody today

- To pass on information call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 43 of January 21 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.