Police cordoned off a road in Wellington on Tuesday morning and launched a murder investigation after a man who was found seriously injured died.

The entrance to Jurston Lane was closed with police tape and two PCSOs were restricting access to residents only.

Witnesses reported five police vehicle parked in the road, including a forensic investigation van.

Detectives were also attending the incident and an ambulance car was seen leaving the location.

Police confirmed an investigation was under way and a person was in custody.

Avon and Somerset Police has been contacted for an update.

See how the developments unfolded in a recap of our live blog below