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Bristol dead man discovered 'in flames' | Bristol dead man discovered 'in flames' |
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A man who died in Bristol was found by paramedics "in flames", police said. | |
The man, who was in his 40s, died at a property on Capgrave Crescent in Brislington in the early hours of Sunday. | |
The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission as officers had previous contact with the dead man. | The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission as officers had previous contact with the dead man. |
Two men held on suspicion of murder remain in custody. Two women who were arrested have been released on bail. | |
The victim had been seriously assaulted and had serious head injuries. | |
It is not known if he was alive when he was set on fire. | |
The dead man - who has not been named - had been questioned by officers on Friday on suspicion of breach of the peace. | |
He was released without charge later that evening and returned to his home in the Brislington area of the city. | |
Avon and Somerset Police have categorically denied claims in the community that the man had been arrested over alleged paedophile activity. |
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