Man held in Glastonbury murder inquiry after body found
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A murder investigation has been started after a man's body was found at an address in Glastonbury
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an 88-year-old man in Glastonbury.
Emergency services were called to an address on George Street at about 12:30 GMT on Sunday and found his body.
A man, aged 41, has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in police custody.
A police cordon has been put in place while the murder investigation is carried out.
Insp Matthew Reed said: "Our collective thoughts are with the victim's family in what is undoubtedly a very difficult time.
"We would like reassure the public that we will conduct a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances which led to the victim's death and to seek justice for his family.
A police cordon has been put in place
"While we believe this is an isolated incident, there will be increased police presence in the area over the coming days."
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