Murder squad detectives are investigating the death of former Radio 1 DJ Kevin Greening after arresting a man on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs at the scene of his death.

Paramedics found Mr Greening's body on the eve of his birthday after being called to an address in Wandsworth, South London, on Saturday evening.

Mr Greening’s family said the acclaimed DJ, 44, who presented the flagship Radio 1 breakfast show with Zoe Ball from 1997 to 1998, had died “peacefully in his sleep”.

A man in his fifties was arrested at the scene in connection with the death. He has been bailed to return in March on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Broadcasters paid tribute to Mr Greening, an openly gay broadcaster, who leaves behind a long-term boyfriend who he often referred to on-air as his “lesbian life-partner”.

He was a fan of queerplanet and GenQ a number of times mentioning them on air to his listeners whilst chatting on MSN messenger with GenQ CEO Andrew Stopps.

He will be greatly missed.

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