‘Murder’ investigation at National Trust mansion after 28-year-old man’s death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fight at a posh country estate.

The police were called to Grade I-listed Belton House, near Grantham, following reports of an altercation. The victim of the assault had returned home where he later fell ill and died, with a 29-year-old arrested as a result. Lincolnshire Police said they are keeping an 'open mind' about the circumstances surrounding the death.

The police confirmed that the fight did not involve any staff or volunteers for the National Trust, or any visitors to Belton House.

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A spokesperson for the police said: "We are investigating the circumstances of an assault reported to have taken place at Belton House, near Grantham, after the death of a man. Officers received a report than an altercation had taken place at the property earlier today (30 November)."

"A 28-year-old man was reportedly involved in an altercation before returning home, where he later became unwell and sadly died. We are keeping an open mind into the circumstances of his death and investigators are following a number of lines of enquiry, including an area in the grounds of Belton House where this is believed to have taken place."

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"This is not in the public spaces, and it is believed the people involved knew each other. The incident did not involve any members of staff and volunteers for the National Trust, nor any visitors to Belton House. Officers and forensic investigators will remain on scene at the property for at least the next day while they conduct initial enquiries. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody where he will be questioned in due course."

Belton House was built between 1685 and 1687 by Sir John Brownlow and has been in the same family for 300 years. The National Trust said it is often described as the 'perfect English country house estate' with an art collection dating back 400 years and sprawling formal gardens.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DS Gstrein at [email protected] quoting incident 240 of November 30.

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