Man charged with murder over Plymouth stabbing

A police car and a road closed sign next to a cordon on a residential street in Plymouth.
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Police were called to Cambridge Road in Plymouth on Monday

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A man from London has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Plymouth.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to Cambridge Road in the Ford area of the city at about 14:30 GMT on Monday to reports of a stabbing which led to the death of 36-year-old Shane Sweet.

In an update issued on Sunday, the force said 20-year-old Tahla Redwan from London had been charged with murder and was remanded in custody.

"He will appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Monday 11 November," a police spokesperson added.

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