MURDER PROBE
Woman released‘ under investigation’ after 42-year-oldman’s death
Police have confirmed they are treating the death of a man in Sunderland as murder.
Officers were called to Kemble Square, in Downhill, at 10.50pm on Saturday after reports of concern for a man.
Emergency services attended but despite the efforts of paramedics, a 42-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have now identified him as Barry Solomon, who lived in Kemble Square.
Four people, a 29-yearold woman and three male youths, were arrested in connection with the death.
The males have been released on bail, while the woman has been released under investigation.
Inquiries into the incident are continuing, but police have now said they are treating Mr Solomon’s man’s death as murder.
A cordon remains in place at a property in Kemble Square and extra officers will be on patrol in the area to carry out inquires and reassure any concerned members of the public.
They are also appealing for anyone with any inforurday mation that could help detectives on the case to get in touch.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fairlamb said: “We still need to establish exactly what has happened during this incident and so need anyone with information that may help police to get in touch.
“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who heard a disturbance in the Kemble Square area on Sat- evening or earlier in the week.
“Even the smallest piece of information could be the last piece of the jigsaw that allows us to establish the circumstances around Barry’s death.
“We understand residents in the area may be concerned that this has happened on their doorstep but they should be reassured that this is an isolated incident and extra officers are in the area if they want to speak about any concerns.”
A bouquet has been placed on the fence of a home in Kemble Square, with a card reading: “To my brother Baz, gonna miss you so much.
“Love you with all my life and heart. Gone, but never forgotten.
“RIP Baz love ya, big sister.”
Anyone who was in the area at the time of Mr Solomon’s death and saw or heard anything untoward, or has any information should contact officers on 101 quoting log 1261 22/04/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“We still need to establish exactly what has happened” DCI ANDY LAMB