FOUR 15-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Mansfield man.

James Peter Sheppard, 54, was found dead close to a bench near Mansfield Community Hospital, in Sutton Road, on Friday night.

A post mortem held yesterday in Leicester found Mr Sheppard had died from a head injury.

He was found at around 10.15pm by members of the public.

The four males arrested are being held in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Adrian Morgan said: "We have launched a murder investigation and whilst we do have people in custody I would still like to appeal for anyone with information surround Mr Sheppard's death to come forward."

Anyone with any information should contact the police incident room in Mansfield on 01623 483 953 or Notts Police on 0115 9670999.