Bury St Edmunds murder update

Police investigating the murder of a man following a stabbing in Bury St Edmunds have now released two men from police bail, with both remaining under investigation.

Officers were called around 3:55am on Sunday 20 June to reports of an incident on Winsford Road in the town. Police located a man who had sustained a serious stab wound. He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital by ambulance but sadly died as a result of his injury.

The deceased has been identified as Neil Charles, aged 47, from Bury St Edmunds. A Home Office post-mortem examination concluded that Mr Charles died as a result of a single stab wound to the chest.

Two men, one in his 50s, and a teenage boy, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on Sunday 20 June. Having been given bail dates to answer in July and September, they are now released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information about this incident, is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team via the online portal or by phoning 101, quoting reference 32846/21.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form.

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999

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