A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found unconscious in a park behind a Tesco store.

A man, 33, has been arrested after a 62-year-old was found unconscious in Beaumont Leys Park in Leicester on Monday evening, April 6.

Police and ambulance services attended the scene just before 7pm and the man was taken to hospital where he sadly died.

Police have now confirmed they have arrested a 33-year-old man.

He remains in police custody.

Extensive police cordons remain in place in the area as the crime scene is being examined.

Detective Inspector Kevin Hames from East Midlands Murder Investigation Team, said: "We are in the very early stages of our investigation into the incident and the events leading up to it.

"The victim's family have been identified and are being supported by specialist officers through this extremely difficult time.

"We would urge anyone who was in this area during the evening and may have witnessed what happened or have any information about the incident to get in touch. We know it's not always easy to report what you may have seen or heard but it's vitally important we speak to as many people as possible.

A spokesperson for the force said earlier in the evening: "An area in between Krefeld Way and Beaumont Way is cordoned off to allow officers to carry out a thorough examination of the scene and to identify any potential witnesses to the incident."