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Three detained over alleged murder of 'frail' 60-year-old man during home attack | |
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Three men have been arrested and held in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man whose body was found in his home in Scotland, police confirmed today. | Three men have been arrested and held in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man whose body was found in his home in Scotland, police confirmed today. |
The daughter of Arthur Green found him dead in his house in Prestwick at 8.10am on 20 November this year. | The daughter of Arthur Green found him dead in his house in Prestwick at 8.10am on 20 November this year. |
The suspects aged 33, 34 and 44 remain in police custody and they are expected to appear in Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday. | The suspects aged 33, 34 and 44 remain in police custody and they are expected to appear in Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday. |
Police launched a murder inquiry earlier this month as a post-mortem examination showed he sustained injuries to the chest and abdomen. | Police launched a murder inquiry earlier this month as a post-mortem examination showed he sustained injuries to the chest and abdomen. |
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Boyd of the Major Investigation Team had said: “Arthur Green was a frail old man who needed a walking stick to get around. | Detective Chief Inspector Gary Boyd of the Major Investigation Team had said: “Arthur Green was a frail old man who needed a walking stick to get around. |
“He was assaulted in his own home and died of his injuries.” | “He was assaulted in his own home and died of his injuries.” |
Green, who is said to be well-known in his local community, was last seen at about 22.30 the night before his body was found at the home on Pleasantfield Road. | Green, who is said to be well-known in his local community, was last seen at about 22.30 the night before his body was found at the home on Pleasantfield Road. |
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