Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Normanton man

Murrey Paulson was found dead at his home. Credit: Derbyshire Police

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at his house in Normanton, Derby.

The 52-year-old is currently in hospital under police guard with an injury to his throat and as a result will be questioned in due course.

A murder inquiry was launched on Wednesday 19 July after the body of Murrey Paulson was found at his home in Meynell Street.

Detectives investigating the case are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Mr Paulson, or had any contact with him, on Tuesday 18 July and up until 9am on Wednesday 19 July.