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Murder charge after man found dead

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News imageDevon & Cornwall Police Harry Jackson - a man with a dark, curly, mohawk hairstyle. He also has several facial piercings and tattoos, as well as tattoos on his neck and head. He is looking at the camera and the room behind him is dark.Devon & Cornwall Police
Harry Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene in Embankment Road, Plymouth, on Monday

A man has been charged with murdering another man following reports of a serious assault.

Emergency services were called to a property in Embankment Road, Plymouth, at about 08:20 BST on Monday.

Harry Jackson, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mark Carpenter, 57, of Embankment Road, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Friday. He was remanded in custody and is due at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday.

News imageA police car with its blue lights on at the scene of a cordon along a busy road in Plymouth at night. A police officer is stood next to the car. An ambulance and a second police car are parked up further down the road. Two cars with their lights on are driving on the opposite side of the road. Traffic cones and a sign telling motorists to move to the right are next to the police car in the foreground.
Harry Jackson, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene in Embankment Road, Plymouth, on Monday

Det Insp Jo Rotchell, from the major crime investigation team at Devon & Cornwall Police, said: "This is a tragic incident in which a person has lost their life.

"Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Harry at this incredibly difficult time.

"We will continue to support those affected."

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