Murder investigation launched following stabbing in Gloucester

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Gloucester during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 6 August.

Emergency services were called to Arthur Street in the city shortly after 1.05am with a report that a man had been stabbed.

The man was treated by paramedics and later died from his injuries. 

Road closures are in place on Arthur Street, Trier Way at the junctions with Barton Street and Eastgate Street and at Park Road with the junction for Belgrave Road while officers remain at the scene.

The Major Crime Investigation Team is in the early stages of an investigation and officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened or has information to come forward.

Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 19 of 6 August:  www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously