Murder arrests after man dies following cardiac arrest

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of another man in a city centre street.

Police said officers were called to the junction of Oxford Street and Bernard Street in Southampton at about 00:40 GMT.

A man aged in his 40s from Fareham who had been assaulted was found to have suffered a cardiac arrest. He died at the scene.

The men aged 60 and 35, who are both from Totton, remain in custody.

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22 December 2023

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