Belton House: Murder arrest after Lincolnshire country house assault death

Police say the man died after an incident in the grounds of Belton House in an area not open to the public

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 28-year-old man died following reports of an "altercation" in the grounds of a country house.

Lincolnshire Police said the victim was involved in an assault at Belton House in Lincolnshire on Thursday.

The force said the man had returned home after the incident but later became unwell and died.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and remained in police custody, the force added.

A spokesperson said officers were "keeping an open mind" into the circumstances of the man's death.

They said the initial incident did not happen in an area open to the public.

"It is believed the people involved knew each other. The incident did not involve any members of staff for the National Trust, nor any visitors to Belton House.

"Officers and forensic investigators will remain on scene at the property for at least the next day while they conduct initial enquiries," the force spokesperson added.