Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after 36-year-old dies in stabbing: Hitchin
(SG5 - Sunday, 8 January, 2012)

Detectives from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit have launched a murder enquiry following the death of a man in Hitchin in the early hours of this morning (January 8).

Officers were called to a house in Milestone Road in Hitchin at 2.10am after receiving reports a man had been stabbed.

The ambulance service was also in attendance and a 36-year-old man was taken to the Lister Hospital where he sadly died.

The scene has been cordoned off whilst investigations take place by the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.

A post mortem is being carried out this afternoon and detectives are continuing with their enquires.

Detective Chief Inspector, Steve Collin, from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said:

"Firstly, my thoughts are with the man's family at this distressing time.

"Whilst an arrest has been made, I would l still like to appeal for witnesses in connection with this incident.

"If you were in the area at the time and have information about what happened, I would urge you to make contact with police as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via the non-emergency number, 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

NOTE: a 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody being questioned.

Police Force: Hertfordshire

Address:
Milestone Road
Hitchin
HERTFORDSHIRE
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