Murder arrest after man's death in town

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of man in a town.

West Mercia Police were called to a home on Lambourn Drive, Shrewsbury, just before midnight on Thursday after a report of a man who was thought to have been stabbed.

The 35-year-old man had serious injuries and died at the scene, the force said.

On Friday morning, the 24-year-old man was arrested and remained in custody.

Supt Paul Judge said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who lost his life."

He added people might see an increased number of police officers in the area as their investigation continued.

"We do not believe there to be a wider risk to the public," he added.

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