Man stabbed to death in Exeter village

Murder investigation under way in Brampford Speke

A 64-year-old man is dead after being stabbed at a property in Brampford Speke, north of Exeter.

Emergency services were called to a house in the village at 8.50pm on Wednesday evening following reports of someone being wounded.

Although paramedics tried to help the injured man, he died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Police searched the area and located the suspect at a nearby house.

A 36-year-old man, from London, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

Detective Inspector Guy Biggar, from the major crime investigation team said: “I understand that an incident of this nature will cause concern within the local community and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened last night. While that happens, there will be an increased police presence in the area.

“We do believe that those involved are known to each other and I can confirm that this is being treated as an isolated matter and we are not seeking anyone else in connection to this incident.

“There are cordons in place at the scene today and these will remain in place while our enquiries continue.

“I ask that anyone with information which may help us, to please report it or speak to an officer at the scene.”

Anyone with information which could help is asked to call police on 101.

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