Man, 35, dies after 'altercation with group of men' as police launch murder investigation in leafy Buckinghamshire village
- Officers were called at 1.10pm on Sunday to reports of a fight in Burnham
- Shortly after they arrived, a man collapsed, Thames Valley Police said
- Paramedics performed CPR but he was later pronounced dead
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an 'altercation' with a group of men.
Officers were called at around 1.10pm on Sunday to reports of a fight in Burnham, Buckinghamshire.
Shortly after they arrived, a 35-year-old man collapsed, Thames Valley Police said.
Paramedics performed CPR but he was later pronounced dead. His next of kin have been told.
No arrests have been made but officers area appealing for members of the public to come forward with information.
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an 'altercation' with a group of men. Officers were called at around 1.10pm on Sunday to reports of a fight in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik said: 'We are in the very early stages of this investigation, and we are working to establish the circumstances of exactly what has happened.
'Therefore, details at this stage are fairly limited. However, if you were in the area at the time and witnessed this altercation, or if you have any other details which you think could be useful to us, please get in touch.
'You can do this by calling 101 and quoting reference number 43210270867, or you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Alternatively, you can make a report online.
'I appreciate that this incident could cause a great deal of concern in the community, but I would like to take this opportunity to reassure people that firstly we have launched a thorough investigation to identify those responsible, and secondly that we do not believe there is any threat to the wider public.'
