Two men are arrested for murder after man, 21, died after he was attacked in children’s playground

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 21-year-old man died following an attack in a children’s playground. 

The man was found dead by emergency services on Holyhead Road in Telford just before 1am on Saturday morning (July 3). 

It is believed he was attacked near a children’s playground near Millennium Village, but had walked away from the scene before collapsing outside a restaurant.  

West Mercia Police confirmed that next of kin have been informed and a murder investigation has been launched. 

The man was found by emergency services on Holyhead Road in Telford on Saturday morning

Two men, aged 21 and 30, both from Telford, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

‘A murder investigation has been launched and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the assault that we believe took place in the park and children’s play area near to Millennium Square, just off the Ketley Park Road,’ Chief Detective Inspector Dean Jones said. 

‘We’d also like to hear from anyone who has dash-cam fitted to their car and was driving in the area of the park (Ketley Park Road) and Holyhead Road.

‘It is possible they may have captured footage which may help with our enquiries.

‘We believe this to be an isolated incident, understandably our community will be distressed and we would invite anyone to speak with members of our Safer Neighbourhood and local policing patrols who will have an increased presence within the area over the coming days.’