Timothy Brockhurst Identified As 22-Year Old V Festival Victim, Second Male Body Found Dead Near Camp Site
Multiple news outlets are reporting a second male body found dead near the site of the V Festival in Chelmsford, England.
According to Rolling Stone, A 39 year-old was found yesterday in the backyard of a house after a private party near the festival
Early reports indicate that the unidentified man died of head injuries, while police have arrested 10 men between the ages of 23 and 35 on suspicion of murder.
Authorities have also released the name of the 22-year old victim who was found dead earlier at the V Festival. Timothy Brockhurst was discovered unresponsive and not breathing inside a tent on the Weston Park festival grounds in Staffordshire at 1 a.m. on Sunday morning.
The man was reportedly given first aid by the security who discovered Brockhurst but he was eventually pronounced dead. As the cause of death is not yet known, police have sealed off the area where the body was found for forensic examination.
"We are all very saddened by this tragic incident, and we want to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of this young man," a spokesman for the V Festival told Rolling Stone. "Our team worked throughout the night to support those affected at the festival site and we want to thank everyone for their co-operation and support during the incident."
The Killers, David Guetta, Snow Patrol and the Stone Roses were among the performers at the V Festival. Nicki Minaj, who was scheduled to headline the show withdrew due to strained vocal chords and was replaced by LMFAO.
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