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Murder arrest after body found in home

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A man was found dead at a property in Brierley Court, Hereford, on Saturday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found at a house in Hereford.

West Mercia Police said a man, 54, had been found dead at a home in Brierley Court at 15:40 GMT on Saturday.

A second man, 42, was arrested on suspicion of murder in south Wales on Saturday evening, the force added.

Detectives said he was continuing to help police with their inquiries.

Det Ch Insp Gareth Lougher said: "I would like to reassure the local community we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public."

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