Southampton murder: police make further arrests
Mark Noke was stabbed to death in his flat in Thornhill
Last updated 19th Mar 2023
The number of suspects questioned by police in connection with the murder of a man in his flat in Southampton has risen to 10.
Detectives investigating the stabbing of Mark Noke, 64, in his home in Warburton Road in Thornhill on 25 February have made two further arrests.
A 29-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
A 25-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been released without charge.
A 27-year-old woman from Gosport, who was arrested on 17 March on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on police bail.
Six other men, aged 21, 23, 28, 31 and two aged 20, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed as part of the case.
Aa 39-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been released on bail.
Acting Detective Chief Inspector Howard Broadribb, said: "We are continuing to explore all relevant lines of enquiry as part of our investigation into Mark’s death.
"We have seized a vehicle believed to have been used in the crime and we continue to act on information received as a result of our enquiries.
"We continue to appeal for anyone with information about the whereabouts of Leighton Tabone to come forward.
"Anyone who is found to be harbouring him are liable to be arrested for committing a criminal offence.
"If you have information, no matter how small or insignificant you believe it to be - report it to us. It could prove vital in aiding our investigation and getting justice for Marks’ family."