Murder suspect hunted after man stabbed to death in Norwich
The crime scene remains cordoned off and there will be increased police patrols in the area over the weekend, but investigators believe there is no wider risk to the public.
Saturday 3 August 2024 14:03, UK
A murder investigation has been launched, and a man hunt is under way, after a man was stabbed to death in Norwich.
It comes after police were called to Paragon Place at 6.44pm on Friday.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the victim in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The area remains cordoned off and there will be increased police patrols in the area over the weekend.
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Detective Superintendent Mike Brown of Norfolk's major investigation team said: "We recognise the concerns people in the area will have and would urge anyone to speak to our officers."
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He added: "While we are still in the early stages of the investigation, we do believe the parties involved were known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public.
"We are working through a number of lines of enquiry in order to trace the suspect, and while these enquiries are active, we will not be releasing the suspect's description.
"This will of course be reviewed as the investigation progresses and should we need to a description will be released."