Murder suspect still in custody after discovery of man's body in Sheffield

A murder suspect arrested following the discovery of a man's body in Sheffield remains in police custody this afternoon.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jun 2018, 13:59 BST
Updated 26th Jun 2018, 14:03 BST
A murder probe was launched in Chapeltown this morningA murder probe was launched in Chapeltown this morning
A murder probe was launched in Chapeltown this morning

The 50-year-old man is being held on suspicion of killing another man whose body was found in a house in Steven Close, Chapeltown, at 12.30am today.

APPEAL: Concern for Doncaster woman missing for 17 daysThe identity of the murder victim has not yet been released.

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CRIME: Residents in shock at murder on quiet Sheffield streetDetectives have not revealed how the man died, other than that he was found with injuries this morning.

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Police officers are also carrying out house-to-house enquiries to try to piece together the circumstances surrounding the death.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 29 of June 26.

Crimestoppers can also be called, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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