Man's death in Gloucester stabbing being treated as murder

A man in his 30s died after being found with stab wounds in Arthur Street early this morning

Arthur Street, Gloucester
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 6th Aug 2023

A murder inquiry's been launched following the death of a man in Gloucester.

Emergency services were called to a report that someone had been stabbed on Arthur Street just after 1 o'clock this morning.

Officers say they are in the early stages of their investigation and want any witnesses to get in touch.

Gloucestershire Police statement

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Gloucester during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 6 August.

Emergency services were called to Arthur Street in the city shortly after 1.05am with a report that a man had been stabbed.

The man was treated by paramedics and later died from his injuries.

Road closures are in place on Arthur Street, Trier Way at the junctions with Barton Street and Eastgate Street and at Park Road with the junction for Belgrave Road while officers remain at the scene.

The Major Crime Investigation Team is in the early stages of an investigation and officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened or has information to come forward.

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