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26/05/2009
Man Found Dead In Nottingham Alleyway
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was found seriously injured in an alleyway in Nottingham city centre.
Bernard Langton, of Bulwell, was discovered near the Pitcher and Piano pub in Nottingham's Lace Market area early on Monday. The 27-year-old was treated at the scene by paramedics, but died on the way to hospital as a result of gunshot wounds.
A Nottinghamshire police spokeswoman said officers were called to the Paris nightclub after an "altercation" had broke out.
The man was found in the alleyway shortly afterwards.
"A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an incident in the city centre," a police spokeswoman said.
"Police were called around 2am to the Paris nightclub in Broadway, the Lace Market.
"Shortly afterwards, the 27-year-old man was found in an alleyway close to the Pitcher and Piano club. He had sustained injuries and was treated by paramedics but died on the way to hospital.
A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said a post-mortem examination carried out on Monday revealed Mr Langton had died of a gunshot wound.
Forensic experts were expected to continue examining the area throughout Tuesday.
(JM/BMcc)
Bernard Langton, of Bulwell, was discovered near the Pitcher and Piano pub in Nottingham's Lace Market area early on Monday. The 27-year-old was treated at the scene by paramedics, but died on the way to hospital as a result of gunshot wounds.
A Nottinghamshire police spokeswoman said officers were called to the Paris nightclub after an "altercation" had broke out.
The man was found in the alleyway shortly afterwards.
"A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an incident in the city centre," a police spokeswoman said.
"Police were called around 2am to the Paris nightclub in Broadway, the Lace Market.
"Shortly afterwards, the 27-year-old man was found in an alleyway close to the Pitcher and Piano club. He had sustained injuries and was treated by paramedics but died on the way to hospital.
A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said a post-mortem examination carried out on Monday revealed Mr Langton had died of a gunshot wound.
Forensic experts were expected to continue examining the area throughout Tuesday.
(JM/BMcc)
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