Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Hayle.

At 2am on Saturday 23 January 2016, officers were called to a property in Horsedowns Road in Leedstown following reports of a disturbance.

At the premises, police and paramedics located a local man, in his 50s, who was unresponsive and has subsequently died.

The victim's family have been informed but formal identification has not yet taken place.

As a result of this sudden and unexplained death, two local men, aged 43 and 70, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

After assisting police with enquiries they were released on police bail until 29 April.

Detective Inspector Gail Windsor, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident."