Leigh Park murder investigation: Second man arrested on suspicion of murder

By Sophie Lewis
Published 21st Jun 2023, 16:01 BST
Updated 21st Jun 2023, 16:01 BST
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A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Barry Cairns.

The body of Barry Cairns was discovered in Leigh Park in the Chalton Crescent area on June 19. The death is being treated as suspicious and yesterday a man was arrested on suspicion of murder. Today a second man has been arrested.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: ‘Officers investigating the death of Barry Cairns in Leigh Park have arrested a second man.

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‘Police were called at 7.02am on Monday 19 June to the Chalton Crescent area, following the discovery of the 53-year-old’s body.

Police in Chalton Crescent Leigh Park, after a man's body was found today Picture: Sophie LewisPolice in Chalton Crescent Leigh Park, after a man's body was found today Picture: Sophie Lewis
Police in Chalton Crescent Leigh Park, after a man's body was found today Picture: Sophie Lewis

‘His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

‘Today (Wednesday 21 June) a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

‘A 47-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday, remains in custody.’

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