Detectives make murder arrest after man in his 30s dies from multiple stab wounds in house in leafy suburb
- Emergency services called to property in Redditch, Worcestershire, last night
- Police said victim was pronounced dead at scene after suffering multiple injuries
- Man in his 20s was arrested and detained by armed officers at midday today
- Neighbours reacted to murder, with one saying they were ‘up all night worried’
Detectives have made a murder arrest after a man in his 30s died from multiple stab wounds at a house in a leafy suburb last night.
Emergency services were called to the property in Redditch, Worcestershire, around 9.30pm and West Mercia Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of murder and the suspect, from Redditch, was detained by armed officers around midday today.
Police vehicles at the leafy town suburb on Guinness Close in Redditch, Worcestershire, after a man in his 30s was stabbed to death at around 9.30pm last night
Forensic officers pictured in hazmat suits at the scene last night. West Mercia Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene and a man in his 20s has since been arrested
Detective Inspector Mark Walters said: ‘A man is now in police custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
‘The victim’s family are being supported by specially trained officers at what is understandably a very traumatic and upsetting time.’
Residents living on the street, for which the average house value is estimated at £172,501, have reacted to the grisly murder on their doorstep.
One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, previously said: ‘I heard all the sirens coming up the road late last night. I went onto the balcony of my flat to see what was going on.
‘I was on the phone to my partner and my friend rang him to tell him there had been a murder on the close.
‘By the looks of it, it is a young guy who moved in a few months back. He kept himself to himself but was always very polite.
‘I have been up all night worried. I have had two hours of sleep and have had to take my kids to school this morning.
‘I didn’t know him that well really. He had only moved in recently. It was just a hello in the street from time to time.’
The resident added: ‘I am in the first block of flats on the road but I can see the cordon and the police. The police said he was in his 30s but to be honest I thought he looked much younger than that.
‘I would say he looked in his 20s. I have had everyone ringing me this morning to check I am alright. One of my kids is at home and I have told him to keep the door locked and not open it till I get home.
A police and forensic officer pictured at the scene with a cordon in place. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder and detained by armed officers around midday today
Police officers at the scene this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, two paramedic officers and two BASICS emergency doctors attended
‘My partner is due to come over this weekend with his children. I just hope they are not too scared to come.’
West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, two paramedic officers and two BASICS emergency doctors attended the scene.
Inspector Lee Page said: ‘I would like to thank the local community for their ongoing support and patience at this time as there will be a continued police presence at the victim’s property.
‘Residents can also expect to see extra officers and high visibility patrols in the area over the next few days and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to please get in touch with their local Safer Neighbourhood Teams.
‘I would ask that anyone with any information about the incident which happened last night around 10pm in Guinness Close, Redditch please call 101 quoting incident 706i of 15 July 2020.’
A service spokeswoman said: ‘On arrival, crews found a man in a critical condition. Staff worked as a team to administer advanced life support on the scene to the man.
‘Unfortunately, despite the best efforts, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.’