Police given extra time to question murder suspect
A 64-year-old man died following a suspected stabbing near Exeter
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Detectives carrying out a murder investigation in Devon have been given a further 36 hours to question a suspect.
Devon and Cornwall Police said Exeter Magistrates' Court granted a warrant allowing officers more time to detain a 36-year-old man from London arrested on suspicion of murder.
Investigations are continuing into the incident involving a suspected stabbing at a home on Sandy Lane in Brampford Speke, near Exeter, at about 20:50 BST on Wednesday.
The force said a man aged 64 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact investigating officers.
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