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High Wycombe: Murder arrest after man found dead in street | High Wycombe: Murder arrest after man found dead in street |
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Police officers found the victim on the ground in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe, at the junction with Hicks Farm Rise, at about 00:20 BST on Saturday | Police officers found the victim on the ground in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe, at the junction with Hicks Farm Rise, at about 00:20 BST on Saturday |
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man in his 50s was found dead in the street. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man in his 50s was found dead in the street. |
Thames Valley Police said officers on patrol found the victim on the ground in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe, at the junction with Hicks Farm Rise, at about 00:20 BST on Saturday. | Thames Valley Police said officers on patrol found the victim on the ground in Micklefield Road, High Wycombe, at the junction with Hicks Farm Rise, at about 00:20 BST on Saturday. |
He was surrounded by a group of men, who fled the scene when the police arrived. | He was surrounded by a group of men, who fled the scene when the police arrived. |
Officers have appealed for anyone with information or footage to contact them. | Officers have appealed for anyone with information or footage to contact them. |
A cordon was put in place in the area while police investigated | |
The force said officers who discovered the man found he was not breathing and tried to revive him. | The force said officers who discovered the man found he was not breathing and tried to revive him. |
Paramedics continued to give the victim CPR but the victim was declared dead at the scene. | Paramedics continued to give the victim CPR but the victim was declared dead at the scene. |
His identity and his cause of death are yet to be confirmed. No further details about the arrested man have been released. | His identity and his cause of death are yet to be confirmed. No further details about the arrested man have been released. |
Det Spt Ailsa Kent said: "We would urge any of the males who were at the scene to contact the police as soon as possible, as they may have vital information that can assist our investigation. | Det Spt Ailsa Kent said: "We would urge any of the males who were at the scene to contact the police as soon as possible, as they may have vital information that can assist our investigation. |
"I appreciate that the news of this murder will shock the community, but please be reassured that Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation to establish what happened. Anyone with any concerns can speak to our officers at the scene. | "I appreciate that the news of this murder will shock the community, but please be reassured that Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation to establish what happened. Anyone with any concerns can speak to our officers at the scene. |
"I thank the public for their understanding and support while we carry our investigation." | "I thank the public for their understanding and support while we carry our investigation." |
Thames Valley Police said it was "conducting a thorough investigation" | |
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