Six men have been arrested after a man was fatally attacked on the street in Worcester
Six men have been arrested after a man was fatally attacked on the street.
Police discovered the 30-year-old victim with life-threatening injuries on Barbourne Road in Worcester at around 4.15am on Tuesday. He later died in hospital, with West Mercia Police confirming his death is being treated as a murder investigation.
Five men, aged between 22 to 35, were arrested soon after on suspicion of attempted murder. A sixth man was arrested later that afternoon.
Det Ch Insp Lee Holehouse, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim.
“I know this incident has shocked the local community. I’d like to reassure you that we’re working hard and at pace to understand what happened yesterday, and that at this stage there is nothing to suggest any wider risk to the public.
“A scene guard remains in place on Barbourne Road while we collect evidence and carry out enquiries.”
