Bedfordshire Police has launched a murder investigation after a man in his 50s was found dead at his home in Kempston.
The man, who has been named locally as Mickey Havil, was found injured at his home in Massey Close at around 8pm on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from the ambulance service, however the man was pronounced dead upon arrival. His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
It is reported that the day prior to his death, the victim was assaulted outside a shop in Bedford Road in Kempston.
The incident occurred at approximately 10pm on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Mickey Havil was a member of the Church of Transfiguration in Kempston. A notice on the church website read: “Mickey was a great friend to many and a great encourager and motivator in setting up Cafe2Connect. We will miss you greatly. Prayers for Mickey’s family and friends.”
Enquiries remain ongoing as to the circumstances surrounding his death.
Detective Inspector Lee Martin, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are urging anyone with any information at all to get in touch with us as soon as possible. We would like to know where the victim went following the assault, and what led to him being found dead in his property the following day.
“Any information you have – no matter how small – could help us establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been released on bail.
If you have any information please call 101 or report online, quoting reference Op Garrison. You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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