Cheltenham murder: Police given more time to question suspect

Police were called to St Paul's Road in Cheltenham after reports that a man had sustained a serious injury

Police officers have been given more time to question a man who has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

An investigation was launched on Wednesday after a man, aged in his 50s, died at a property on St Paul's Road in Cheltenham.

Another man, aged in his 40s, was later arrested and Gloucestershire Police have now been granted a 12-hour custody extension.

Road closures which had been in place on St Paul's Road have now been lifted.

Officers were called to the property at about 13:30 GMT after reports a man had sustained a serious injury.

Medical assistance was given to the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

An appeal has been made for anybody with relevant information to contact police.