Investigation into death of man transferred to Metropolitan Police

An investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a van in Leicester has been transferred to the Metropolitan Police.

Police were called to a car park in Garden Street just after 5.30pm on Wednesday (27 May) by a member of the public reporting concern about the condition of the vehicle.

When officers forced entry to the van, the body of a man was found inside.

Enquiries surrounding the circumstances of the man's death were undertaken by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), supported by officers from Leicestershire Police.

Following a search at a property in Hounslow yesterday (Saturday), the Metropolitan Police has now taken primacy for the investigation.

A 39-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody and enquiries are also continuing to locate the man's next of kin.

A dedicated major incident portal remains open for the public to provide information directly to the investigation team: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM26I80-PO1

Alternatively you can call 101. If you are making a report by phone from outside London, please follow the prompts to speak to another force and state ‘Metropolitan Police’ when requested.

• Our previous release regarding this incident can be found here.