A HEREFORDSHIRE man has been charged in connection with the death of a 39-year old man in Ross-on-Wye.

Kestutis Lekunas, 35, of Bluebell Close in Ross-on-Wye, was charged with murder this evening (Monday October 3).

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Worcester Magistrates Court tomorrow.

A 39-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to the incident, has been released without charge and will face no further action.

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Police and paramedics were called to the street at 9.30am on Sunday, October 2.

On arrival, it was found that a man had sustained serious injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Herefordshire Superintendent Edd Williams this morning confirmed that officers will maintain a prescence in Bluebell Close and the local area in the coming days to reassure residents.