Plymouth stabbing victim named by police
Devon and Cornwall Police have made a further arrest in relation to his death
Last updated 7th Nov 2024
Police have named the man who was fatally stabbed in Plymouth.
A 36-year-old man died on Cambridge Road on Monday 4 November.
Force Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Steve Fleetwood said: "I can confirm the deceased man is Shane Jamie Sweet, aged 36, from Plymouth.
"Numerous lines of enquiry are being undertaken and the support of the community has been gratefully received.
"I would like to continue reassuring the public that all relevant resources including Devon and Cornwall’s Major Crime Team are working towards bringing those responsible for Shane’s death to justice.
"His family are being supported by specialist officers."
DCI Fleetwood has also said a further arrest has been made, bringing the total to five.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
A woman, aged 42, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She remains in police custody.
Three women aged 27, 38, and 40, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. They have been released under investigation.
They are all local to the Plymouth area.
It is believed the suspects were known to the victim.
Police cordons were put in place at the scene on Cambridge Road after officers were called at 2.30pm on Monday to a report of a stabbing. They have since been lifted.
DCI Fleetwood said: “We continue to urge anyone with information which may assist our investigation, to please report it to us.”