Police in Devon have launched a murder investigation after a 64-year-old man was found stabbed to death in Brampford Speke.
Police were called to the quiet village at 8.50pm on Wednesday, July 31 following reports that a man had sustained stab wounds inside a house. The victim was confirmed dead at the scene.
Officers carried out searches following reports that a man had left the scene and a suspect was located in a nearby house. A 36-year-old man, from London, has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Police say the victim and the suspect were ‘known to each other’ and are treating it as an isolated incident
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 may assist ongoing enquiries is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50240191820.
