A MAN has died and another man was arrested after a suspected stabbing in a coastal East Yorkshire town.
Humberside Police says that it has launched a murder investigation and one man has been arrested after reports of a stabbing in First Avenue, Bridlington at around 5.20am this morning (August 10).
One man, who is yet to be formally identified, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since died – with police adding that people should ‘refrain from speculating around the circumstances surrounding the incident at this time’.
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Detective Chief Inspector Leanne Murphy, who is leading the investigation, said: “Since we received the report this morning, officers were immediately deployed and have been conducting extensive house to house, and CCTV enquiries, as well as obtaining witness statements to determine the full circumstances around the incident.
“Whilst we are in the very early stages of our investigation, from our enquiries so far, we have established that an altercation is believed to have occurred between the two men, who are thought to be associated to one another, leading to one of the men being taken to hospital for treatment to life threatening injuries.”
A murder probe has been launched
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A 24-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder; he remains in hospital with minor injuries sustained during the incident.
The force said that a knife has been recovered as part of the investigation.
DCI Murphy added: “I would like to thank members of the public who have already greatly assisted us in our enquiries and prompt arrest of a man in connection with the incident, and the local community can expect to continue to see an increased police presence in the area.
“Multiple scene guards remain in place on Flamborough Road, First Avenue, and Alexandra Promenade, as our investigation continues and Crime Scene Investigations carry out their enquiries, and we would ask people to continue to avoid the area where possible.”
Humberside Police are appealing for anyone with information, dashcam, or CCTV footage to come forward by calling 101, or alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Those with information should quote the reference 26*112292.