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Ex-Army Serviceman Found Dead: Murder Investigation Launched

12/24/2025

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Key Information: A murder investigation is underway in Leicestershire after Simon Geary, a 49-year-old ex-Army serviceman, was found dead at his Syston apartment on Brook Street shortly after 11:45 AM on Tuesday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.
Detectives are examining CCTV and speaking to residents to establish the circumstances.
Geary's family described him as a "kind caring soul" and asked for privacy.

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Key Information: A murder investigation is underway in Leicestershire after Simon Geary, a 49-year-old ex-Army serviceman, was found dead at his Syston apartment on Brook Street shortly after 11:45 AM on Tuesday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.
Detectives are examining CCTV and speaking to residents to establish the circumstances.
Geary's family described him as a "kind caring soul" and asked for privacy.