Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 50s died this morning.

At about 4.55am this morning (November 12), paramedics were called to a house on Oxford Road, Reading.

When they arrived at the house they found the body of a man in his 50s.

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He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The families next of kin haven't been informed yet and the cause of death is being investigated by forensic officers.

Three men from Reading have been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

A 44-year-old man, a 38-year-old man and a 43-year-old man remain in custody at this time.

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Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Dave Turton, Crime Manager for Reading, said: “Sadly the body of a man has been found this morning.

“An investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death, which at this time is being treated as unexplained.

“Three people have been arrested in connection with this incident and they remain in custody at this time.

“We would ask anyone with any information regarding a possible incident this morning in the Oxford Road area of Reading to please come forward.

“If you have seen or heard anything that you believe could assist in our investigation please call 101 quoting reference 202 of 12/11/2020.

“A scene watch is in place and members of the public will see an increased police presence whilst we continue to investigate.

“If anyone has any concerns or information please speak to one of our uniformed officers.”