Man arrested in Salisbury murder investigation

The 21-year-old from Durrington has been taken in after the fatal stabbing of a man on Davies Road yesterday (3 May)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 4th May 2025

A man remains in custody - after being arrested on suspicion of murder near Salisbury.

The 21-year-old from Durrington has been taken in after the fatal stabbing of a man on Davies Road just before 8 o'clock yesterday morning.

A small cordon remained in place overnight.

In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident at Longhedge this morning (03/05).

"We responded to reports that a man had been stabbed in Davies Road at 7.52am.

"The victim, a man aged in his 50s, died at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers and our thoughts are with them at this hard time.

"A 21-year-old man from Durrington was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody and our enquiries are ongoing.

"There is no wider risk to the public.

"A smaller cordon will remain in Davies Road overnight."

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