Birmingham man, 27, arrested after man found dead at Staffordshire railway station
British Transport Police have arrested a 27-year-old man from Birmingham on suspicion of murder following the death of a 28-year-old man at Tamworth Railway Station.
A man, aged 27, was detained in Sutton Coldfield this morning (Monday 9 March) and remains in custody as part of a wider British Transport Police (BTP) investigation into the death of a man at Tamworth railway station on Sunday (March 8).
Officers from Staffordshire Police were called to Victoria Road at around 2.20am on Sunday morning following reports of a man being found unresponsive.
Paramedics attended and treated him for serious injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
Despite efforts made, the man, aged 28, had died from his injuries at the scene. Police have formally identified the victim as 28-year-old Dylan Fitzpatrick from Birmingham.
A 28-year-old woman was arrested shortly after the incident and but has since been released without charge.
British Transport Police Detective Inspector Marvin Bruno said: "This arrest follows extensive overnight enquiries and marks a significant step in our investigation into the death of Dylan Fitzpatrick. We are not looking for anyone else in connection at this time.
"Dylan’s family are being supported by specially trained officers, and we ask that their privacy is respected as they process the loss of their loved one.
“Anyone with information relating to this incident who hasn’t already spoken to us is urged to come forward, either by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 60 of 8 March.”
Staffordshire Police have said that the British Transport Police are in charge of the investigation.
