Four arrested on suspicion of murder after delivery driver is killed in Shrewsbury
- 8 months ago
Police have arrested four men on suspicion of murder after a young delivery driver was killed in Shrewsbury.
Officers were called after the 23-year-old victim was attacked on Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill at around 1.05pm yesterday (Mon).
Emergency services attended, but despite their best efforts the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four men aged 24, 22, 26 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody being quizzed by detectives.
West Mercia Police are appealing for any information about a white Mercedes which was found 2 miles away on Kynaston Road or a grey Audi found on Berwick Avenue.
The force said increased uniform patrols will be carried out in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy said: “Earlier this afternoon a man was attacked in Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has sadly lost his life.
“We understand this incident may be concerning for the local community and I would like to offer my reassurance we will carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances.
"Four people are in custody as our investigation continues.
“Residents will see an increase police presence in the area for the coming days as officers carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to anyone who may be concerned.
“We know a number of people were in the area at the time and may have information that could prove crucial to our enquiries, in particular we’re keen to speak to anyone who lives in Berwick Avenue and has CCTV or doorbell footage, or any motorists in the area at the time with dashcam footage.
“We’re also keen to hear from anyone who saw a white Mercedes Benz registration OV60 VTP which was recovered on Kynaston Road or a grey Audi registration EY63 BCV in Berwick Avenue or the surrounding area.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting log 192_I_21082023.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk.
Officers were called after the 23-year-old victim was attacked on Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill at around 1.05pm yesterday (Mon).
Emergency services attended, but despite their best efforts the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four men aged 24, 22, 26 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody being quizzed by detectives.
West Mercia Police are appealing for any information about a white Mercedes which was found 2 miles away on Kynaston Road or a grey Audi found on Berwick Avenue.
The force said increased uniform patrols will be carried out in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy said: “Earlier this afternoon a man was attacked in Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has sadly lost his life.
“We understand this incident may be concerning for the local community and I would like to offer my reassurance we will carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances.
"Four people are in custody as our investigation continues.
“Residents will see an increase police presence in the area for the coming days as officers carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to anyone who may be concerned.
“We know a number of people were in the area at the time and may have information that could prove crucial to our enquiries, in particular we’re keen to speak to anyone who lives in Berwick Avenue and has CCTV or doorbell footage, or any motorists in the area at the time with dashcam footage.
“We’re also keen to hear from anyone who saw a white Mercedes Benz registration OV60 VTP which was recovered on Kynaston Road or a grey Audi registration EY63 BCV in Berwick Avenue or the surrounding area.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting log 192_I_21082023.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk.