Investigation launched after body found in flat
Police were called to Foxon Street, off Braunstone Gate, on Monday night
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Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found in a flat in Leicester.
Leicestershire Police said officers were called to the property in Foxon Street, off Braunstone Gate, shortly before 19:15 BST on Monday.
The force said a 46-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the death, but declined to say what offence he was suspected of committing.
He remained in custody on Tuesday, police added.
A cordon is in place and investigations continue.
A police spokesperson said a post-mortem examination was due to be carried out and appealed for anyone with information about the death to contact officers.
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