Murder investigation launched following stabbing in Forest of Dean
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Update issued Thursday 15 June:
Warrants of further detention have been granted for three people arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man in Coleford, Forest of Dean.
At Cheltenham Magistrates' Court earlier today, Thursday 15 June, a District Judge authorised an additional 36 hours of detention. This will expire in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Two men and a woman remain in police custody for questioning.
Two other men who had also been arrested have since been released from police custody and will face no further action.
Emergency services had been called to Oakfields at around 12.30am yesterday (Wednesday 14 June) following a report of a stabbing.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man who had suffered stab wounds was later discharged from hospital.
Officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder and anyone with information which could assist is asked to contact police.
Anyone with information on what took place is asked to contact police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 12 of 14 June: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/
Alternatively you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
First press release issued on Wednesday 14 June:
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Coleford, Forest of Dean overnight, Wednesday 14 June.
Emergency services were called to Oakfields at around 12.30am with a report of a stabbing.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Another man suffered stab wounds and was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.
Four men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody. It is believed that all involved were known to each other.
There will be a heightened police presence in Coleford over the coming days. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting reassurance patrols and will be available to speak to anybody if they have any concerns.
The Major Crime Investigation Team is in the early stages of an investigation and officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Anybody with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary through the website, quoting incident 12 of 14 June: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/
Did you know you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers? Reporting is completely anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward of up to £1000. You can call 0800 555 111 or report information online. More information can be found here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously