Family of man who died in Southampton pay tribute to him

The family of a man who died in Southampton in August have today paid tribute to him.

Police were called shortly after midday on Saturday 19 August by our colleagues at South Central Ambulance Service to a report of the concern for the welfare of a man on Shirley Road.

A short time later the man, 52-year-old Leszek Migdal, also known as Peter, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers attended the location to conduct enquiries and the death was classified as unexplained but not suspicious.

Following new information which came to the attention of officers in September, a murder investigation was launched and a 46-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Leszek’s death. He has since been released from police custody on conditional bail to allow for further enquiries to continue.

Paying tribute to Leszek, his sister said: “In remembrance of my beloved brother Peter, whose death came as a painful mystery.

“We are reaching out to anyone who may have even the smallest piece of information related to his passing, as it would greatly help us to find solace in saying our final goodbyes.

“Even though the circumstances he found himself in were tough, we always wanted the best for him.

“Peter will be remembered as life continues for us, we love and will miss him a lot.”

Officers investigating this incident would like to hear from anyone who has any information that may assist our enquiries. While we appreciate that this took place two months ago, we urge anyone who was in the Shirley Road area between 9pm on Friday 18 August and 6am on Saturday 19 August and saw anything suspicious or that concerned them, to please make contact with us.

We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in close proximity to the United Reformed Church.

Anyone with information is asked to submit it via our online portal by visiting https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC23E09-PO1

You can also call 101 quoting reference 44230335479/Op Collard.

To submit information 100% anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/