Enquiries ongoing after Rugby man found deceased in his home

Officers and detectives remain on scene after a man was found deceased in his Rugby home yesterday.

At around 5.20pm on Sunday, 2 July, officers were called to George Street after paramedics found the 61-year-old man.

Then, at 6.46pm a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and as of this morning, 3 July, he remains in custody.

Detective Inspector Gareth Unett said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s friends at family at this time.

“Our investigation is ongoing and I would ask anyone with information to contact us by calling 101 or visiting www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report - citing incident number 275 of 2 July.

“Though we are treating this as an isolated incident, residents will notice an increased police presence in the area – both to ensure they feel safe and to conduct further enquiries.”

Issued by: AG, Corporate Comms.