By Saul Cooke-Black

THREE males have been arrested following the death of a man found wounded in Chase Lane, Gloucester.

Gloucestershire police have confirmed the males, aged 22, 21 and 19 were arrested earlier today on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Police were called to the vicinity of the All Nations Community Centre, Chase Road, Gloucester at 3.23am on Sunday where a seriously injured man was found in the car park. 

Despite emergency first aid given at the scene by paramedics and police officers the man died later in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

A second man, also seriously injured, was taken to GRH by ambulance and he underwent surgery for injuries he sustained. 

His condition is now stable.

A third man received treatment for more minor injuries.

Senior investigating officer, detective chief inspector, Steve Porter said: “These arrests are the result of around-the-clock investigations by our officers to find out the exact circumstances of the man’s death.   

"This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends. Our family liaison officers are in constant contact with the family to support them at this difficult time.

“We understand that although unusual violent incidents resulting in death and serious injury create anxiety and concern throughout the community.  However, incidents such as these are rare and Gloucestershire police are determined to bring offenders to justice.

"We continue to ask that any person with any information as to what happened during the night to come forward.”

Local police inspector Steve Wood said: “I’d like to reassure the public that tackling violent crime is a priority for our officers and we do everything we can to arrest, charge and secure convictions against those responsible for these crimes.   

"We work closely with our partners and representatives in the community to keep the county a safe and happy place to live.

"I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their help and understanding at this time, including local businesses who may have experienced disruption while investigations continue at the scene.

"We have put in place extra police and PCSO patrols on the streets in the Barton Street, Tredworth and Chequers area of the city and ask that anyone who has concerns or worries about this incident to speak to one of our officers or call in to Barton Street police station.”

Anyone with any information that may help police with their enquiries please call 101 quoting incident number 75 of 23rd August 2015.