Murder investigation launched as man stabbed in Stevenage

A murder investigation has been launched in Stevenage after a man was stabbed on Wednesday evening.

Hertfordshire Police were called to Walden End at 11:53pm on Wednesday, where a 61-year-old man was found with stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital by the East of England Ambulance Service, where he sadly died a short time later.

A 34-year-old woman, known to the man, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

A scene guard is in place in the area of the incident.

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