Three remain in custody as part of Bridgnorth murder investigation
Three people remain in custody today in connection with a murder investigation after a man's body was found at a flat in Bridgnorth last week.
The three, two men and a woman were arrested in the West Midlands on Saturday.
Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Tonks who is leading the murder investigation for West Mercia Police said: "A post mortem into the man's death was held last Friday. Results indicate that he died from head injuries.
"A man in his 50s from Tipton, Sandwell a man in his 30s from Perry Barr, Birmingham and a woman in her 20s from Aston, Birmingham remain in police custody in connection with the 57 year old's death, and detectives have been given an extra 36 by hours by magistrates to question them.
"A 30 year old Telford woman who was arrested in connection with the inquiry on Thursday was released yesterday without charge.
"I would like to thank everyone so far who has come forward with information in relation to this incident and I would appeal to any members of the public who may have any further details about the man's death to get in touch."
Anyone with information that could help the investigation should contact officers at Shrewsbury CID on 101 and details can also be forwarded anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
