Murder investigation begins in Hitchin

24 April 2019, 13:11 | Updated: 24 April 2019, 14:13

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A murder investigation's begun after a man's died at an address in Hitchin.

At 4.27am yesterday (Tuesday, 23rd, April) Hertfordshire Police say they received a report a man was seriously injured at an address in Capswell Court.

Police and paramedics attended the address where a man, aged in his 20s, was found with significant injuries.

He died at the scene.

A 24 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

At this stage, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and those involved are believed to be known to each other.

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Hertfordshire Constabulary via 101, quoting reference ISR 64 of April 23 or report information online at www.herts.police.uk/Report.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or submit details via their untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org