Man charged with murder after 38-year-old's death

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Cambridgeshire Police said it was called to reports of violence at a property on Tuesday morning

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A man has been charged with murder after the death of a man found seriously injured at a property.

Cambridgeshire Police said it was called to reports of violence in Histon Road, Cambridge at about 11:30 BST on Tuesday.

A 38-year-old man was treated by paramedics at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Jonathon Austin, 23, of Histon Road, Cambridge, has been charged with murder and is due appear at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court.

The victim has not yet been formally identified and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place later.

Det Insp Lee Martin said: "We believe this is an isolated incident but additional patrols have been put in place since Tuesday to reassure local residents.

"Our thoughts are with the victim’s family – who are being supported by specially trained officers."

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