Ex-Army man discovered dead in flat as police arrest 49-year-old in murder probe

"An ex-Army man has been discovered dead at a flat in Leicestershire, as police arrest another man as part of a murder investigation that has been launched. Simon Geary, 49, was pronounced dead by paramedics inside the apartment in Brook Street in Syston just after 11.45am on Tuesday. Detectives, who believe Mr Geary was assaulted, have since arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of murder. The man remains in custody."

"Simon was a much-loved son and brother. The support he has given our family will never be forgotten. He was a kind caring soul who served his country in the Army and we are so proud of what he achieved in his career. We would ask the public to please respect our privacy at this very difficult time. Mr Geary's family asked the public to respect their privacy (Leicestershire Police) Officers working at the scene of Mr Geary's death are speaking to residents in the area and examining CCTV to find out the movements of the victim prior to his death."

"Detective inspector Kevin Hames said: A team of detectives from the major crime team, supported by specialist resources and local neighbourhood officers, are working to understand exactly what has occurred. We believe the incident happened inside the flat in George Toon Court sometime yesterday morning. The victim and the man in custody are known to each other and while our investigation is still in its early stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident at this time. There are officers in the area who are speaking to people who may have saw or heard anything that could assist with our investigation."

Simon Geary, 49, was pronounced dead by paramedics inside an apartment in Brook Street, Syston, just after 11.45am on Tuesday. Detectives believe Mr Geary was assaulted and have arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of murder; the man remains in custody. Officers have cordoned off the area to allow forensic officers and a specialist search team to examine the flat. Detectives are speaking to residents and examining CCTV to determine the victim's movements prior to his death. A major crime team, supported by specialist resources and local neighbourhood officers, is investigating. The family described Mr Geary as a kind, caring soul who served in the Army and requested privacy.

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