Knife suspect, 63, is arrested for murder after man in his 40s is stabbed to death in house
- Police were called to a property in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, shortly before 8pm last night
- 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently detained
- Victim, a man in his late 40s, was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries
A murder probe has been launched after a man in his forties was knifed to death at a house.
A 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently detained.
Police were called to a property in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, shortly before 8pm last night following reports that a man had been stabbed.
The victim, a man in his late 40s, was rushed to Furness General Hospital, but later died of his injuries.
The victim, a man in his late 40s, was rushed to Furness General Hospital but later died of his injuries
A police spokesman said: ‘At 7.56pm last night police were called to a property in the Broad Close area of Barrow-in-Furness following a report that a man had been stabbed.
‘On attendance the victim, a man aged in his late forties, was taken to Furness General Hospital but died a short time later.
‘Formal identification is yet to be made.
Police were called to a property in the Broad Close area of Barrow-in-Furness following a report that a man had been stabbed
‘As a result of initial scene enquiries, a local man aged 63 years old was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently detained.
‘Enquiries are ongoing.’
Police are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who witnessed this incident to call 101 quoting log 198 of June 12.
People can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.