A458 cafe murder probe: Police continue to question Shrewsbury man, 65
Police are continuing to question a 65-year-old Shrewsbury man on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was found dead at a roadside cafe.
The man was arrested on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the body of a 67-year-old man was found at Tony's Diner on the A458 at Halfway House, near Shrewsbury.
Forensic officers and police have been working at the scene since the body was discovered on Monday afternoon at around 4.40pm.
The victim, known to locals as "Mr B", is understood to have worked at the diner for many years.
West Mercia Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the man who died, only revealing that he was 67 and from Halfway House.
He was discovered at the diner by paramedics following a 999 call. Police say he was found with serious injuries to his head and torso. Police were called and launched a murder inquiry and arrested the 65-year-old on suspicion of murder.
Police are looking to speak to anyone who was in the diner on the afternoon or evening of Sunday, June 25. They have asked for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area on Sunday or Monday to get in touch.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 and quote incident 598s of June 26. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
