Nine people now arrested in murder investigation

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Police are still appealing for information regarding the death of David Hunt

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A further two people have been arrested following the death of a man from Hull - bringing the total number of arrests to nine.

David Hunt, 45, was found with stab wounds outside a property on Arundel Close on Wednesday 19 June. He died from his injuries in hospital a short while later.

Senior investigating officer Det Chf Insp Jayne Goodens said a "dedicated team" has been investigating the murder for five days, and two people aged 16 and 20 remain in police custody.

Det Chf Insp Goodens said that although officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the death, they are still appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

She added that five people who were arrested in connection with the incident have since been released on conditional bail as the investigation continues, and a further two people have since been unconditionally released.

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