A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in Glastonbury.

A 44-year-old has been taken into custody on Sunday (March 5) after the death of Frederick Burge, who was found dead at his home in George Street, Glastonbury, on Sunday, February 26.

The 89-year-old was found at around 12.30pm.

Over the weekend, police were in Glastonbury handing out leaflets and speaking to people who may have information that could be significant to the investigation.

Detective Inspector Neil Meade said: “We have updated Mr Burge’s family of today’s latest development and continue to support them through a family liaison officer.

“We’d like to thank the public who stopped and spoke with officers this weekend and would like to renew our appeal urging anyone with important information to come forward.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and quote reference number 5223050314, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.