Lancashire Police arrest man on suspicion of Damian Jackson murder in Lancaster

Detectives investigating the death of a Lancaster man last summer have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

Damian Jackson, 50, was found dead in his flat in Regent Street at 11.04am on July 25 last year. A Home Office post-mortem examination found that he died as a result of multiple injuries.

A murder investigation was launched but despite a six month police investigation, no one was arrested until yesterday when officers investigating Damian’s death arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries, say Lancashire Police.

The force said it will continue to appeal for information to find out what happened to Damian and to provide answers to his family.

The last confirmed sighting of Damian prior to the discovery of his body was at 10.18am on Sunday July 23, at the Aldi store in Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster.

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Full police statement

A police spokesperson said: "We want to give you an update about our investigation into the death of Damian Jackson in Lancaster.

"Damian, 50, (pictured) was found dead in his flat in Regent Street, Lancaster, on 25th July last year.

"A Home Office post-mortem found that he died as a result of multiple injuries.

"Yesterday (6th March), officers investigating Damian’s death arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

"The man has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

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"We continue to appeal for information as we look to find out what happened to Damian and to provide answers to his family.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting log 0535 of 25th July 2023.Alternatively, you can anonymously call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."