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Police launch murder enquiry after stabbing

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Thames Valley Police have today launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed yesterday morning in Milton Keynes.

The force was called to Ramsons Avenue in Conniburrow at 10.52 on Sunday morning after a report that a man had been stabbed. The victim later died.

A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy Shearwood of the Major Crime Unit, yesterday said: “Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation after a report that a man was stabbed in Ramsons Avenue, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, this morning. I understand this will cause great concern in the community, but please be reassured that we will be conducting a thorough investigation to find out what has happened.”

He added: “There is a scenewatch in place in Ramsons Avenue, and residents will see lots of police activity while we carry out enquiries, such as house to house enquiries and forensic examinations.”

Police urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, to contact them as soon as possible. You can speak to one of their officers at the scene in Ramsons Avenue, on their website at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ or call them on 101, quoting investigation reference number 564 (28/7).

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