A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following an unexplained death in Benson.
Paramedics were called to the Crown in High Street at 10.50pm yesterday following reports a 42-year-old man had collapsed following an altercation.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Det Sgt Darren Cartwright said: "I appeal to anyone who was in the pub yesterday and witnessed some kind of altercation take place to contact police immediately.
"I would like to reassure the community of Benson that this was an isolated incident and the neighbourhood policing team will be carrying out high visibility patrols in the area."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Det Sgt Cartwright on 08458 505505 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The arrested man is currently in police custody.
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