Police name man found dead at a property in Mountsorrel

His family have released a statement.

Police have named a man who was found dead at a property in Mountsorrel last week.

Police were called by the East Midlands Ambulance Service to an address in Chestnut Court at 10.47am on Friday 22nd May.

The body of 40 year old Michael McNee was found inside the property. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

41-year-old Benjamin Bracegirdle, of Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, has been charged with murder.

He was remanded in custody and appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 26th May.

The family of Michael McNee has issued the following statement:

“Michael was a much loved son, brother, nephew and uncle and we are heartbroken by his death.

“We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy at this time to allow us to grieve”.