Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation after a 62-year-old man was found unconscious in a park behind a Tesco store on Aikman Avenue in Leicester. The man was discovered on the evening of Saturday, April 5, 2026, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody as of Monday, April 7, 2026. Authorities have stated the incident is being treated as isolated and that there is no wider threat to the public.
Detectives are continuing their inquiries and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. A cordon remains in place at the scene as forensic examinations are conducted.
