A murder investigation is underway after the stabbing of a man in Salisbury today (Tuesday).
Emergency services, including Wiltshire Air Ambulance, rushed to the serious incident in Gainsborough Close, in Bemerton, at 11.55am.
A man, aged in his 20s, sustained knife wounds in the attack – and died at the scene.
A police helicopter, tasked from its base in Wales, attended the incident in search of the knifeman. A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker from the Major Crime Investigation Team said: “This is an awful incident where a young man has tragically lost his life.
“Officers responded quickly and, thanks to key witnesses and intelligence from members of the public, we have been able to swiftly arrest a suspect on suspicion of murder.
“He remains in custody at this time.
“We believe that the suspect is known to the victim in this incident and we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and there will continue to be an increased policing presence in the area while we pursue these.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any dash cam footage from the location, please call us on 101 and quote crime reference number 115 of today.”
