Teenager, 17, is one of two arrested on suspicion of murder after 52yo dies ‘following argument' as cops launch appeal
The teenager is one of two under arrest after a man died following a reported argument.
Officers were called to Belle Vue Terrace in Malvern, Worcestershire over reports of an altercation.
This was at 12:45am on Saturday, according to West Mercia Police.
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