Overview
- West Mercia Police said a 30-year-old man was found with serious injuries on Barbourne Road around 4:15 a.m. on November 25 and died later in hospital.
- Five men arrested on suspicion of murder were released on bail as inquiries continue, and a sixth arrest resulted in no further action.
- Detectives reported extensive lines of enquiry and renewed appeals for witnesses, with officers maintaining a presence on Barbourne Road to gather evidence.
- Indian reports identify the victim as Vijay Kumar Sheoran of Haryana, a UWE Bristol student who had left a CBEC post, while UK police have not formally named him and have not disclosed a motive.
- Relatives have written to India’s external affairs ministry and the High Commission seeking help with repatriation and updates on the case, as local leaders urge a transparent probe and supporters launch crowdfunding for costs.