Suspects released in murder investigation

All five suspects have been arrested following the death of a man in Plymouth

Five people arrested following the death of a man in Plymouth have been released under investigation pending further inquiries, police have said.

Shane Jamie Sweet, 36, from Plymouth, died from stab wounds on Cambridge Road, Ford, at 14:30 GMT on Monday.

On Wednesday, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said a 42-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder while a 42-year-old woman had also been arrested on suspicion of assisting the offender.

They added three women aged 27, 38 and 40 had been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. On Thursday, police said all had been released under investigation pending further inquiries.

Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp Steve Fleetwood said: "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.

"We continue to urge anyone with information which may assist our investigation, to please report it to us."