Detectives hunt a killer after a dying man was found dumped in a wheelie bin in a Plymouth alley

Paramedics worked to save an unidentified man who was discovered in a service lane behind Grand Parade in West Hoe, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers were called over welfare concerns shortly before 6.40am on Wednesday. A red forensic tent has been erected in the alleyway, and Grand Parade and Garden Crescent remain closed.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses who were in the area from 6pm Tuesday through to the discovery the following morning.

DI Chris Lithgow said the investigation is 'moving at a significant pace'.

Police are asking residents to refrain from speculating online and are seeking CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage.