DPD driver dies after gang 'ambushed him with blades and blunt objects' while making delivery
dailyrecord.co.ukA young delivery driver has died after being attacked by a gang who ambushed him with "blades and blunt objects" while making a delivery.
Officers were called to the Coton Hill area of Shrewsbury at around 1.05 pm on Monday August 21, following reports a 23-year-old had been attacked.Medics battled to save the DPD driver's life but tragically he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Four men aged 22, 24, 24 and 26 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.According to the Mirror, West Mercia Police have appealed for information about a white Mercedes or a grey Audi which is believed to be connected to the incident.
Neighbours said the 23-year-old driver had just got out of his DPD van when the gang launched their attack.One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "It all happened about 100 yards where I live.
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