Arrests in Plymouth murder investigation after man stabbed to death in Ford
by Shannon Brown · PlymouthLiveFour people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in Ford. One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and three woman are also in custody on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, following the death of a 36-year-old man in Cambridge Road on Monday, November 4.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.30pm on Monday to reports of a stabbing. Despite medical treatment, the victim was confirmed to have died at the scene. His family are being supported by Devon and Cornwall Police staff.
Devon and Cornwall Police said all four suspects are local to Plymouth and they are believed to have been known to the victim. The 42-year-old man and three women, 27, 38 and 40, remain in police custody today.
Force Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Fleetwood said: “Following extensive enquiries we have made four arrests overnight in connection to the fatal incident and those individuals all remain in police custody this morning.
“A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and three women aged 27, 38 and 40, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. I can also confirm that we believe the suspects were known to the deceased man.”
DCI Fleetwood added: “Police cordons will be released today but officers from our major crime investigation team are continuing their enquiries, and the community will see an increased presence in the area throughout the day.
“I urge anyone with information which may assist our investigation, to please report it to us.”