In the early hours of Saturday, October 14, an emergency 999 call alerted authorities to a distressing incident in Eton Street. The call reported that a man had been discovered with serious injuries at a residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with apparent knife wounds, and tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The family of the deceased has been notified of this devastating loss.

A 37-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder. As the investigation unfolds, dedicated officers and staff will remain present at the scene and in the local area.

Detective Inspector Melanie Crutchley, the Senior Investigating Officer from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, acknowledged the early stages of the investigation and expressed empathy for the community affected by this tragic event. She reassured the public that a man in his 30s has been apprehended, and there is no ongoing search for additional suspects at this time. The individual in custody will continue to be held for questioning as the inquiry progresses.

Detective Inspector Crutchley further appealed to anyone with potentially valuable information to come forward and assist with the investigation. The collaboration of the community is vital in shedding light on this incident and aiding in the search for justice.

If you have any information that may be pertinent to the investigation, please contact authorities by calling 101 or emailing [email protected]. Please quote incident number 47 of October 14 in the subject line of your email or mention it when making a call.