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What is 'murder suspicion'?

Being arrested on suspicion of murder means the police believe there are reasonable grounds to suspect a person has committed murder. It's a preliminary step in the legal process, not a conviction. The investigation will gather evidence to determine if there's enough to charge someone. The seven individuals in Sheffield are currently at this stage.

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