Woman released on bail following Market Drayton death
A 40-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Market Drayton has been released on bail.
Police are continuing their investigation following the death of 47-year-old Simon Marcus Hurley who lived in Red Barn Road.
Mr Hurley, who also used the name Simon Hamilton, died in the North Staffordshire University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent late on Wednesday night, several hours after being found with serious head injuries in a first floor flat at 20a The Oval, Market Drayton.
His death is being treated as unexplained.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Watson, the senior investigating officer from West Mercia Police, said: “Officers were called to the address at around 7pm on Wednesday after Mr Hurley was found with serious injuries from which sadly, he died in hospital later that night.
“A detailed investigation is being conducted to establish exactly how he came by those injuries and an important part of our inquiry is establishing his whereabouts and movements prior to arriving at the address earlier in the day.
“In particular, I am appealing to anyone who either saw or had contact with him during Wednesday. I would also appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of 20a The Oval between about 4.30pm and 7pm on Wednesday to contact the police.
“They should call Shrewsbury police station on 101 and ask for CID as a matter of urgency.”
