Man arrested in Devon murder investigation

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Newton Abbot have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

Adrian Munday, 51, was found dead at a property in Wain Lane, Newton Abbot at around 11am on Tuesday 6 October.

The investigation found that there had been a fire at the address which was extinguished before police arrived.

Following the results of a forensic post mortem of Mr Munday police launched a murder investigation.

Police have today confirmed that at approximately 10.30pm on Saturday 17 October, offers from Devon and Cornwall, with the assistance of Hampshire Constabulary, arrested a 40-year-old man in Basingstoke.

He is now being held at Torquay police station where he is assisting police with their enquiries.

Officers are speaking to a number of potential witnesses as part of the investigation and are appealing for anyone with information to contact police.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike West, senior investigating officer, said: “This is a busy area of Newton Abbot with the leisure centre and town centre nearby and we believe there would have been a lot of people in the area around the time of this incident.

“We would urge any member of the public who may have witnessed suspicious activity in and around Wain Lane over the last two weeks to contact police.

“We would also like to hear from any local resident who may have heard the sound of a fire alarm in the vicinity of that property in the weekend prior to 6 October.”

Anyone who can assist with the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukquoting crime reference CR/72009/15