A man has been arrested following the incident in Bridlington early this morning
Police have launched a murder investigation (file photo)(Image: Humberside Police)
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in Bridlington. A 24-year-old man has since been arrested following the incident at around 5.20am today (Monday, August 10) outside a property in First Avenue.
A number of scene guards are in place in the area while officers carry out their investigations. Police have also confirmed a knife has been recovered.
In a statement this afternoon, Detective Chief Inspector Leanne Murphy, of Humberside Police, said: “Since we received the report this morning, officers were immediately deployed and have been conducting extensive house to house, and CCTV enquiries, as well as obtaining witness statements to determine the full circumstances around the incident. Whilst we are in the very early stages of our investigation, from our enquiries so far, we have established that an altercation is believed to have occurred between the two men, who are thought to be associated to one another, leading to one of the men being taken to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries.
“Despite the efforts of medical professionals, the man has since died in hospital, and enquiries remain ongoing to formally identify him, and therefore identify and locate his next of kin. We would ask people to please refrain from speculating around the circumstances surrounding the incident at this time. A 24-year-old man was detained nearby shortly after we received the report and has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in hospital after also sustaining minor injuries as a result of the altercation.
“A knife has also since been recovered as part of our enquiries so far. I would like to thank members of the public who have already greatly assisted us in our enquiries and prompt arrest of a man in connection with the incident, and the local community can expect to continue to see an increased police presence in the area.
“Multiple scene guards remain in place on Flamborough Road, First Avenue, and Alexandra Promenade, as our investigation continues and Crime Scene Investigations carry out their enquiries, and we would ask people to continue to avoid the area where possible.
“I would encourage anyone else with information, concerns, dashcam or CCTV, to please come forward and speak to officers on the ground or contact us via our non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference 26*112292.”
Alternatively, if you wish to report anonymously, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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