Murder probe launched after man stabbed to death in street as armed police swarm area

Murder probe is launched after man is stabbed to death in residential street with armed police swarming the area hunting the attacker

  • Multiple police vehicles and ambulances were called to Stockton-on-Tees 
  • A forensic tent was also erected as dozens of officers began inspecting the area 
  • Several officers appeared to examine a white van that had its windows smashed 

A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in a residential street with police swarming the area to track the attacker.

Armed police initially swamped Parliament Street in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, this afternoon amid reports a man had been injured in a stabbing. 

But Cleveland Police have now announced that they are launching a ‘homicide investigation’.

Multiple police vehicles and ambulances are currently parked on Parliament Street, which has been sealed off behind a cordon

In a statement on social media the authority said: ‘Detectives have begun a homicide investigation after a man was found deceased today in Parliament Street, Stockton. 

‘Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 #Stockton.’

Multiple police vehicles and ambulances had been spotted on the residential street, which has been sealed off behind a cordon, earlier today.     

A blue forensic tent had also been erected as dozens of officers inspected the area for evidence. 

A blue forensic tent has also been put up and dozens of officers are inspecting the area for evidence

A blue forensic tent has also been put up and dozens of officers are inspecting the area for evidence

A police spokesman had previously confirmed to Teeside Live that they were called to the road at 1.24pm but did not give any more information. 

Several officers were seen inspecting a white van with its windows smashed. 

The North East Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called at 1.19pm to an injured male on Parliament Street in Stockton.

‘We dispatched two double-crewed ambulances, a clinical care manager and requested support from the Great North Air Ambulance.’ 

A police spokesman said they were called to the road at 1.24pm, but did not give any more information

A police spokesman said they were called to the road at 1.24pm, but did not give any more information

The North East Ambulance Service said: 'We were called at 1.19pm to an injured male on Parliament Street in Stockton'

The North East Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called at 1.19pm to an injured male on Parliament Street in Stockton’

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