Police launch murder investigation after death of man in Gladstone Street, Peterborough
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Peterborough today (February 4).
A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said that they were called at about 10.45am today (4 February) with reports of a man found unconscious at a property in Gladstone Street, Millfield, Peterborough.
A 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A section of Gladstone Street at the junction with Russell Street earlier this morning.
Police initially described the death as ‘sudden’ – but this evening a Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson confirmed a murder investigation has been launched.
Ambulance crews, including a team from MAGPAS were seen at the scene.
No further details have been revealed.
Police, including specialist scenes of crime officers, remain at the scene and investigations are ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Inwood, from the Major Crime Unit, said: “I understand this is likely to be concerning for residents, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relevant to this investigation.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this time and specialist officers are being appointed to support them.”
Anyone with any information is urged to report it online or via 101, quoting Op Venia.