Man who died near church was 'beloved brother'

Leszek Migdal, who was known as Peter, was found fatally injured on 19 August

A sister has described the death of her brother, who was found fatally injured near a church, as a "painful mystery".

Leszek Migdal, 52, known as Peter, was discovered close to Freemantle United Reformed Church in Shirley Road, Southampton, on 19 August.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary started a murder inquiry in September after initially treating the death as unexplained but not suspicious.

A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder but was subsequently released on bail.

Paying tribute to Mr Leszek, his sister said: “In remembrance of my beloved brother Peter, whose death came as a painful mystery.

“We are reaching out to anyone who may have even the smallest piece of information related to his passing, as it would greatly help us to find solace in saying our final goodbyes."

She added: “Even though the circumstances he found himself in were tough, we always wanted the best for him.

“Peter will be remembered as life continues for us, we love and will miss him a lot.”

Police are appealing for people to contact them if they witnessed anything suspicious in Shirley Road, Southampton, between 21:00 BST on Friday 18 August and 06:00 on Saturday 19 August.