Murder investigation launched in Torquay

Police have formally identified a man found dead at a property in Torquay on Monday 16 November.

He has been named as David Earnshaw, 36, from Torquay. His next of kin have been informed.

Police have launched a murder investigation and are following up a number of lines of enquiry.

Three people from Torquay were arrested in connection with the incident. Two men, aged 35 and 43, and a 44-year-old woman were taken to Torquay police station.

The 44 year old woman and 35 year old man have since been released without charge with no further action being taken.

A 38 year old local man was arrested in Torquay during the early evening of Wednesday 18 November and he remains in custody at Torquay awaiting interview.

The 43 year old man also remains in custody.

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead at a property in Torquay on Monday 16 November.

The 36-year-old man’s body was found inside the property on Warberry Road West shortly after 11am.

Investigations are underway with house-to-house enquiries.

Formal identification has not yet taken place and police say their enquiries are ongoing to trace the man’s next of kin to inform them and offer them support.

Three people from Torquay have been arrested in connection with the incident and are being questioned.

• A man, aged 35
• A man, aged 43
• A woman, aged 44

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead in Torquay.

Officers were called to Warberry Road West shortly after 11am on Monday.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place later to establish the cause of death.

Three people from Torquay have been arrested in connection with the incident.