Southampton: Murder arrests after man dies following cardiac arrest
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Bernard Street has been closed between Queensway and the A33, Threefield Lane
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of another man in a city centre street.
Police said officers were called to the junction of Oxford Street and Bernard Street in Southampton at about 00:40 GMT.
A man aged in his 40s from Fareham who had been assaulted was found to have suffered a cardiac arrest. He died at the scene.
The men aged 60 and 35, who are both from Totton, remain in custody.
Police said the man aged in his 40s from Fareham died following an assault
Appealing for witnesses to come forward, investigating officer DCI Adam Edwards of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "The family of the man who died have been informed and are being supported by officers, and our focus is providing them with answers on what has happened.
"If you have any information which could assist our investigation, however small it may seem to you, then please get in touch and share this with us."
The force said officers would be in the Oxford Street area throughout Friday.
Bernard Street remains closed between Queensway and the A33, Threefield Lane.
Bluestar buses are diverting via Queensway, Houndwell Place and Marsh Lane in both directions.
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