Murder probe launched in Burton Latimer after man found dead at High Street property

A murder inquiry is under way after a man in his 50s was found dead at a property on High Street in Burton Latimer. Police believe he died several days before his body was discovered.

Murder investigation opened after man's body discovered in Burton Latimer home

Google News UK — Crime (en) reports that Northamptonshire Police has launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body at a property on High Street in Burton Latimer.

Officers attended the address on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a "concern for welfare" call. The victim, described as being in his 50s, is believed to have died several days before his body was found.

A forensic post-mortem examination was carried out on Thursday at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Detectives opened the murder inquiry following its conclusion.

The investigation is being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit.

Detective Inspector Cheryl Thompson said: "We're in the early stages of establishing how the gentleman died and I would appeal for anyone in the High Street area of Burton Latimer and who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the last week to please contact us as a matter of emergency."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police quoting incident number 26000526487.

Source: Google News UK — Crime (en)