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Man In 50s Dead Following Shanklin Altercation - Three Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 50s was killed in Shanklin last night (Monday).

Police were called at 10.11pm on Monday night (25) to an address on St Johns Road.

Officers attended and located two men with serious injuries, with a man in his 50s pronounced dead at the scene and a 36-year-old man being treated for serious injuries.

Read more: Investigations continue after man's death in Shanklin

Isle of Wight police say the deceased man's next of kin have been informed.


The scene this morning

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"A 29-year-old woman, 52-year-old woman and 36-year-old man from the Isle of Wight have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"Both women remain in custody, and the 36-year-old man is currently being treated in hospital for injuries sustained during this incident."

Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of this incident.

Superintendent Jim Pegler said:

“I would like to reassure people there are no wider risks to the public, and we believe this is an isolated and contained incident.

“Detective Chief Inspector Ross Toms has been appointed as the Senior Investigating Officer and will lead a thorough investigation to establish what has happened, involving specialist officers from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

“I would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances and the identities of those involved."

People with concerns or information are asked to report directly to police on 101 quoting 44220162095, or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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