Man dies after 'serious assault' at home as suspect held on suspicion of murder

25 February 2024 , 19:32

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A man has died at a property in Rodbourne, Swindon

A man in his 50s has died after being “seriously assaulted” at a home in Swindon, police said.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at the property in Westbourne Court, Rodbourne, Swindon during the early hours of Sunday morning, but he was declared dead at the scene. His family have been informed of his death. A man aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody where he is being questioned, said Wiltshire Police.

Officers have put a cordon in place at the property while the investigation takes place. Detective Superintendent Chris Feerick said that during the incident “at no point was there a threat to the wider public”. He stated: “This is a serious incident which has sadly resulted in a man losing his life. I can confirm that we have arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder and he has been taken to custody to be questioned.

“I appreciate the community concern this incident will cause but please be reassured that at no point was there a threat to the wider public. Local residents will see a significant police presence in the area today. If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our officers.”

A cordon is in place outside the property

A statement from Wiltshire Police read: "We have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a man died in Swindon in the early hours of this morning (25/02). At around 1am, we received a report that a man in his 50s had been seriously assaulted inside a property in Westbourne Court, Rodbourne, Swindon.

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"Despite the best attempts of the emergency services, he was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this sad time. A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken to custody for questioning. We have set up a cordon at the address while we carry out an investigation – led by our Major Crime Investigation Team – and residents are likely to see an increased police presence in the area."

Tim Hanlon