A teenager and a man are being questioned on suspicion of of murder following a fatal attack in Chesham last Tuesday (June 10). At 5.20pm emergency services rushed to the Upland Avenue junction with Upper Belmont Road after reports of a man being assaulted.
The 33-year-old victim was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital. He sadly died from his injuries four days later on Saturday evening (June 14), police have now confirmed.
On Sunday two men – aged 18 and 46 – were arrested on suspicion of murder and have been taken into police custody. The victim’s next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers. Formal identification and other coronial processes will be undertaken in due course.
‘People will see a large police presence in the area’
Senior investigating officer, T/Detective Chief Inspector Peter Clarke, of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “We are working hard to understand what has happened following this tragic incident and get his family the answers they deserve.
“I understand this news will cause concern but I would like to reassure the community that a thorough investigation is underway and we have made two arrests. At this time, we believe this was an isolated incident.
“People will see a large police presence in the area as our investigation continues; if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to approach officers and they will do their best to give you as much information as they can at this stage.
“I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault, and who may have witnessed an assault taking place. If you saw this, or have any information which you think could help our investigation, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please call 101 or make a report via our website, quoting reference number 43250286973.
“Alternatively, if you don’t wish to speak directly with police, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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