Murder arrest over fatal attack in Ilkeston car park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was fatally attacked in a supermarket car park.

Luke Elliott-Shircore, 44, was found dead at his home in Ilkeston on Wednesday.

Derbyshire Police said it was understood he had been assaulted in the car park of the town’s Aldi store in Manor Road, at about 16:15 BST on 25 May.

A 53-year-old man has been detained and remains in custody.

Mr Elliott-Shircore’s family are being supported by specialist officers and have asked for privacy, the force added.

Detectives have appealed for information about the circumstances which led to his death.

The police have set up a dedicated website where people can leave information they may have about Mr Elliott-Shircore’s death.

Det Ch Insp Jen Lovatt said: “We believe that someone in the local community will have information about the circumstances which led to Luke’s death and are keen to hear from anyone who was in Aldi car park between 16:00 and 17:00 on 25 May.”