A MAN found dead in broad daylight in a Southampton street has been named after police arrested a fourth man in connection with the incident.

The body of Nicholas James Beattie, 32, was discovered in Golden Grove and a post mortem examination has been carried out to find out how he died.

Police say he suffered no obvious traumatic injuries and further tests are yet to be carried out.

Three men in their early 40s were arrested and are currently in custody.

They have revealed that a fourth man, aged 37, has now been detained. All are local to the area.

Detective Chief Inspector Becky Riggs, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are still treating the death as unexplained and awaiting further results from the post mortem which should help us establish what we are dealing with.

“We would continue to urge anyone who has any information or witnessed anything suspicious in Golden Grove on and around Friday lunchtime, and who is yet to speak to us, to please come forward straight away and call us on 101.”

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Uniformed officers patrolled the area over the weekend to speak to residents of the area and provide reassurance.

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 and quote Operation Screen or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.