Murder probe launched after death of 19-year-old Cambridgeshire man
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 19-year-old in Peterborough. Police and paramedics were called to reports of a man having collapsed at a car compound in Wellington Street shortly before midnight on Sunday, September 15.
Ben Procter had suffered a head injury. Mr Procter, from Peterborough, was pronounced dead at 12.36am the following day.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place at Peterborough City Hospital. The 33-year-old man remains in police custody.
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Detective Inspector Richard Stott, from the Major Crime Unit, said: “I understand this is likely to be concerning to residents, but we believe it to be an isolated incident and we have extra patrols in the area today. Our thoughts are with Ben's family and specialist officers are keeping them updated on the investigation.”
Police are appealing for dashcam and CCTV footage in the Wellington Street, Star Road and Boongate areas from 10pm on September 15. Anyone with information should report online here or via the web chat service and quote Operation Pixel or call 101.