Murder arrest after man found dead in street 'surrounded by group of males'
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man found by police not breathing and surrounded by a group of males in High Wycombe.
Thames Valley Police said officers were on patrol in the Buckinghamshire town, when they saw the victim, aged in his 50s, “on the floor” in Micklefield Road at about 12.20am on Saturday.
The force said the man was surrounded by a group of males who fled the scene as police arrived.
He was found to be not breathing and officers, joined a few minutes later by an ambulance crew, gave him CPR but he was later declared dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed, but his identity and cause of death are yet to be confirmed.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody. A large cordon is in place at the scene where the victim was found.
A blue and white forensics tent was erected on the pavement by a small roundabout within the cordon on Saturday afternoon.
Several streets were taped off by police and a forensics officer could be seen working in the area.
Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Ailsa Kent said: "Thames Valley Police has launched a murder investigation after the victim, a man in his 50s died in Micklefield Road at the junction with Hicks Farm Rise in the early hours of this morning."
"Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this extremely difficult time.
"When the police officers discovered the victim, he was surrounded by a group of males who fled the scene when the officers approached in their police vehicle with its blue lights illuminated".
DS Kent urged anyone in the group to contact the police, as well as anyone in the nearby area who may have witnessed anything.
"I appreciate that the news of this murder will shock the community, but please be reassured that Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation to establish what happened.
"Anyone with any concerns can speak to our officers at the scene."