Man discovered ‘severely injured’ inside bin in Plymouth dies earlier than telling cops what occurred
Emergency services were called to Grand Parade in West Hoe, Plymouth, at around 6.30am on Wednesday after a man was found seriously injured in a service lane off the road and later declared dead at the scene
Multiple cordons are in place while detectives investigate the scene near Garden Crescent(Image: The Herald/Carl Eve)
A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man in Plymouth. Emergency services were called to Grand Parade in West Hoe at around 6.30am on Wednesday. A number of roads were sealed off while investigations took place.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a man was discovered seriously injured in a service lane off Grand Parade. Paramedics attended to the man, however, he was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. It is understood the man was found inside a bin.
Officers are working to identify the man and determine the circumstances surrounding his death, which is currently being treated as suspicious, reports Plymouth Live.
Police have launched a murder investigation(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Cordons remain in place across the area while forensic examinations and searches continue, with both Grand Parade and Garden Crescent remaining closed.
Residents in the vicinity should expect a heightened police presence as the investigation continues.
Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow said: “Our investigation is at an early stage but moving at a significant pace as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding this man’s death.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Grand Parade and Garden Crescent between 6pm on Tuesday 20 October and 6.40am on Wednesday 21 October and witnessed anything suspicious to come forward.
“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the area during this time.
“There will be an ongoing police presence in the area while enquiries continue and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with officers at the scene.
“We will release further information when we are able to do so but in the meantime would ask people not to speculate about what may have happened, especially on social media.”
Anyone with relevant information, images or footage is urged to report it via the Major Incident Public Portal or by ringing 101 and the Force website, quoting reference 50260282293.
Details can also be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers via crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555111.
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