Body of man discovered in house

One man has been arrested

A man has been arrested in Swindon after a body was found in a house in the Westlea area of the town.

Police were called to 18 Whittington Road on Monday following reports of a disturbance.

Officers from Wiltshire Police found Brian Michael Marsh, 69, inside who was confirmed dead a short time later.

The 45-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been taken to Gable Cross police station where he remains in police custody.

A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Tuesday.