Third arrest in flat murder case

A third person has been arrested in connection with a murder inquiry in Cheltenham.

Police launched a murder investigation after the body of a man who met a "violent death" was found on Tuesday night.

A 33-year-old man, and a woman, 19, were arrested on Wednesday, and are still being questioned.

A second 33-year-old man was arrested on Thursday.

Witnesses

Officers and paramedics were called to the flat in Rowanfield Exchange at 2235 BST.

Inside they found the body of a man who had died shortly before they arrived.

A police spokesman said: "The deceased appears to have met a violent death.

"A murder investigation has been launched."

Police have not yet released details of the nature of the man's injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police or Crimestoppers.