Murder police have launched a manhunt after a man in his 50s was found dead in Gloucester on Friday. The police helicopter has been called out as a city-wide search takes place.
Gloucestershire police said they are searching for a white man in his 30s in connection with the incident. Police have urged the public not to approach him, but to call 999 if they see him.
The suspect is described as being 5ft 11in in height, with dark brown hair that is cropped and thinning. He was last seen wearing a blue and white top and trousers.
There is no information to suggest he is a direct threat to others. Officers are in the early stages of an investigation and are working to establish what has taken place.
The National Police Air Service has also been assisting in the ongoing search and anyone with information, or possible sightings of the man described, is asked to come forward.
Police had been called to an address in the Barton area of the city shortly after 9am. Emergency services attended and a man aged in his 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Closures are in place on Vauxhall Road and Barton Street while enquiries continue in the area. The Major Crime Investigation Team is keen to hear from anyone who has any relevant information which could assist.
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