Two men arrested after man found murdered in 'targeted attack'

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following what police have called a 'targeted attack'.

The two men, both aged 37 and from Ealing, were arrested on Sunday morning after a man was found dead in Church Street, High Wycombe, last night.

The man has not been formally identified but Thames Valley Police said he was in his twenties and his next of kin have been informed.

Senior Investigating Officer, Det Chief Insp Ailsa Kent from the Major Crime Unit, said he believed the murdered man was the victim of a 'targeted attack'.

“We are in the early stages of this investigation and we currently have two men in custody who are being questioned by detectives in connection with this death," he said.

“At this time we believe that this was a targeted attack.

“Residents will understandably be shocked by what happened here last night. I would like to reassure you that this appears to have been an isolated incident involving people who were known to each other."

Officers are continuing investigations in High Wycombe town centre and and anyone who may have information has been asked to call call Thames Valley Police on 101.