Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Belton House attack

Police say they are investigating a possible murder after a man died following an ‘altercation’ at Belton House.

The suspected attack is said to have happened near the Grade I listed historic house earlier today (November 30).

A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “A 28-year-old man was reportedly involved in an altercation before returning home, where he later became unwell and sadly died.

“We are keeping an open mind into the circumstances of his death and investigators are following a number of lines of enquiry, including an area in the grounds of Belton House where this is believed to have taken place.

“This is not in the public spaces, and it is believed the people involved knew each other. The incident did not involve any members of staff and volunteers for the National Trust, nor any visitors to Belton House.

“Officers and forensic investigators will remain on scene at the property for at least the next day while they conduct initial enquiries.

“A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody where he will be questioned in due course.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact DS Gstrein on Daniel.Gstrein@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 240 of 30 November.