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Teens arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead following altercation in Nuneaton

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Warwickshire Police is asking people to not share the footage of the altercation on social media.

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a 36-year-old man in Nuneaton.

Emergency services were called to the address on Camp Hill Road at around 8 am on the 26th of April and the man was pronounced deceased.

Officers believe an altercation which took place on the 25th of April in the Snowhill Recreation Ground at 6.15 pm may be connected with the death.

They are asking anyone who witnessed it or who may have video or dashcam footage to get in touch.

Two 15-year-old boys and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested on suspicion of murder.  All three remain in police custody.

Detective Inspector Collette O’Keefe said: “We would ask anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“Though we believe this to be an isolated incident, with no threat to the wider public, residents can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area for their reassurance.

"We are aware there is footage circulating of the altercation on social media and we would ask people not to share it while we continue our ongoing investigation to work out the circumstances behind this man's death.

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this sad time."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, citing incident 90 of April 26.

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