A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a man's body inside a van parked in a Midlands city centre.
Body Found in Leicester Van
Leicestershire Police confirmed that officers forced entry into a Ford Transit van in a car park on Garden Street, Leicester, on Wednesday evening after a member of the public raised concerns about the vehicle's condition.
Arrest Made in London
A 39-year-old woman was detained at a property in Hounslow, west London, on suspicion of murder. Police traced the address of the van's registered keeper and made the arrest. The woman remains in custody.
Detective Inspector Kev Hames, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team, said: "I'd like to speak to anyone who can help with our investigation. The man was found in a white Ford Transit with the registration BF18 VNV. Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen this van in Garden Street or other parts of Leicester and Leicestershire to get in touch. This includes anyone who may have seen the van where they live or work. I'd like to extend this appeal to anyone who may have captured its movements on CCTV or a dashcam."
