Detectives investigating the alleged murder of Peter Crowley have bailed two people suspected of perverting the course of justice.

Mr Crowley, 50, was found dead in his flat in Brome Place, Barton, on the morning of Sunday, April 24.

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Detectives investigating his death believe he was attacked the previous night outside the shops in Underhill Circus, around 100m away from his flat.

Two people were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice.

A Thames Valley Police spokesman confirmed today that both people, a 31-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, have now been released on police bail.

Last month, two teenagers – a boy, 17, and a 16-year-old girl – were arrested on suspicion of murder and later released on bail.

The investigation by Thames Valley’s major crime team continues.

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