A 23-year-old man was confirmed dead on Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury
By Oprah Flash & Shehnaz Khan
BBC News, West Midlands
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a delivery driver.
The 23-year-old male was confirmed dead on Berwick Avenue in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, on Monday afternoon.
West Mercia Police said it believed an attack happened at about 13:00 BST on Monday, and detained two men aged 22 and 26, and two more aged 24.
The four suspects remain in police custody.
Police say there will be increased patrols in the area to reassure residents.
Det Ch Insp Mark Bellamy said: “We understand this incident may be concerning for the local community and I would like to offer my reassurance that we will carry out a full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called on Monday to an assault at 13:12 BST.
“Upon arrival we found a man with life-threatening injuries,” a spokesperson explained.
“He received advanced life support and advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene but sadly, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”
An air ambulance also attended.
Police have increased patrols in the area
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