Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was killed in the back garden of a home in a countryside town.
Police were called to a home in Whiterow Park at about 9.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday following reports of ‘disorder’.
A 39-year-old man, who was in the back garden of the property, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed.
A 61-year-old man from Trowbridge and a 46-year-old man from Hilperton have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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A close friend of the victim said his family were in shock.
He told Metro: ‘He was 100% a gentleman. He wouldn’t even say boo to a goose.
‘I grew up with this man. He will be missed so much.’
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
He added: ‘A cordon is in place and officers will remain in the area, we would like to thank the local community for their patience while enquiries continue.
‘We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed what took place.
‘We would also like to hear from anyone who may have doorbell or dash cam footage taken yesterday evening.’
You can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
