New arrest after man’s body found in disused building sparking murder probe

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody following the discovery at around 11.50am on Friday

15:32, 28 Jun 2025

Police have made a second arrest after the body of a man was found in a disused building in a Midlands town.

The man's body was discovered near to Shelton Water Tower in Shrewsbury[1].

West Mercia Police[2] say that a 26-year-old man was arrested earlier yesterday (June 27) on suspicion of murder.

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He remains in custody.

However in an update, officers[5] have revealed that a 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday evening.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police[6] said officers are continuing to carry out a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.

Superintendent[7] Jamie Dunn said: "We understand this incident may cause concern within the local community.

"I want to reassure residents that we believe there to be no wider risk to the public, and that those involved are believed to be known to one another.

"You can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days as our investigation continues and we carry out reassurance patrols.

If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to speak to one of our officers."

Detective Inspector Jo Delahay, leading the investigation, added: "We are still in the early stages of our investigation, and we're working hard to piece together the circumstances that led to this tragic death.

"We're appealing to anyone who may have information that could help, however small it may seem, to get in touch as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling DS Andrew Dawson on 07811 753375, or report online via its website, quoting incident number 188i of 27 June.

References

1. ^ Shrewsbury (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^ West Mercia Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
3. ^ Man dies in A38 crash following collision between lorry and pedestrian (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
4. ^ BirminghamLive WhatsApp (chat.whatsapp.com)
5. ^ officers (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
6. ^ West Mercia Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
7. ^ Superintendent (www.birminghammail.co.uk)