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Leicestershire festival vehicle fire death prompts arrests | |
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The death of a man discovered in a vehicle near a Leicestershire music festival is being treated as suspicious. | The death of a man discovered in a vehicle near a Leicestershire music festival is being treated as suspicious. |
The fire service alerted the police after being called to a vehicle blaze on Water Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, in the early hours of the morning. | The fire service alerted the police after being called to a vehicle blaze on Water Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, in the early hours of the morning. |
Two 18-year-old men and a 17-year old boy have been arrested in connection with the death. | |
Officers said people at the nearby Fristock Festival may be able to help. | Officers said people at the nearby Fristock Festival may be able to help. |
Festival organiser Edward Hutchison said they had tried to tackle the flames. | Festival organiser Edward Hutchison said they had tried to tackle the flames. |
"We went down with fire extinguishers but when the fire service arrived we were advised to stay back because of the risk of explosions. | |
"We are devastated this has happened and our feelings go out to any family involved. | |
"This is a family event and there is a real feeling of shock, especially among those who stayed overnight." | "This is a family event and there is a real feeling of shock, especially among those who stayed overnight." |
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