Woman arrested after fatal stabbing near Devizes

A man in his 40's died at the scene yesterday evening (2nd July)

Author: Chris TatePublished 3rd Jul 2024
Last updated 3rd Jul 2024

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after a man died at a property near Devizes.

Shortly after 8.00pm yesterday evening (Tuesday 2nd July), officers were called to the address in Easterton following a report that a man had been stabbed.

The man, aged in his 40s, died at the scene.

A woman in her 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

She's been taken to Melksham custody for questioning.

Both individuals are believed to be known to each other and police do not believe there is a wider risk to the public.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting log number 291 of July 2nd.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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