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Man dies after being found seriously injured in bin
Man dies after being found seriously injured in bin; murder probe launched.
In brief
Man dies after being found seriously injured in bin; murder probe launched. A man died after being found seriously injured in a bin in Plymouth, prompting a murder investigation. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Man dies after being found seriously injured in bin
A man died after being found seriously injured in a bin in Plymouth.
Desperate attempts made to save life
Desperate attempts were made to save the man's life, but he died at the scene.
Identity not yet established
Police said the man's identity has not yet been established.
Nearby roads cordoned off
Nearby roads have been cordoned off while forensic examinations and searches are underway.
Murder investigation launched
Police have since announced the launch of a murder investigation.
Emergency services rushed to Grand Parade
Emergency services rushed to Grand Parade in West Hoe at around 6.40am on Wednesday.
Man found in service lane
Paramedics tended to the man found in a service lane off Grand Parade but he was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigation underway
Devon and Cornwall Police will be carrying out house-to-house inquiries and are expected to have a heavy presence in the area.
Public urged to come forward
Members of the public who may have seen something have been urged to come forward and provide any information to the police.
Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow statement
Detective Inspector Chris Lithgow said: 'Our investigation is at an early stage but moving at a significant pace as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding this man's death'.
Public urged to report sightings
We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Grand Parade and Garden Crescent between 6pm on Tuesday 20 October and 6.40am on Wednesday 21 October and witnessed anything suspicious to come forward.
CCTV and dashcam footage sought
We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the area during this time.
Ongoing police presence
There will be an ongoing police presence in the area while enquiries continue and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with officers at the scene.
Public can share information
The public can share any relevant information, images or footage through the Major Incident Public Portal or by telephoning 101 or via the Force website, quoting reference 50260282293.
Anonymously report to Crimestoppers
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555111.
The essence
A man died after being found seriously injured in a bin in Plymouth, prompting a murder investigation.
