Four men arrested on suspicion of murder in Shrewsbury
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in the Coton Hill area of Shrewsbury on Monday afternoon.
The 23-year-old man, believed to be a delivery driver, was attacked on Berwick Avenue at around 1.05pm.
Emergency services attended, but despite their best efforts the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Four men aged 24, 22, 26 and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Senior investigating officer, 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 info is asked to contact 101 quoting log 192_I_21082023
Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-org.uk.
