Murder probe after man found behind wheel of car

Emergency services were called to Lombard Street following reports of a "medical emergency"

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man who was found behind the wheel of a car in Newark.

Emergency services were called to Lombard Street after 17:00 BST on Monday following reports of a "medical emergency", according to Nottinghamshire Police.

The force said the incident was being treated as murder and urged witnesses to come forward with information.

Ch Insp Ruby Burrow said: "Our thoughts remain with the victim's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time and they will be supported by our specially-trained officers."

Lombard Street - between Pelham Street and Portland Street - was closed while emergency services were at the scene, but it reopened at 10:00.

Ch Insp Burrow added: "A team of detectives is now working to understand exactly what happened in the time before and during this incident."