Murder arrest made after stabbing report

A police officer stands in front of a property in Chesterton Road, Cambridge. Blue and white police tape can be seen behind him.Steve Hubbard/BBC

A 30-year-old suspect is in custody having been arrested on suspicion of murder

A murder investigation has been launched over the death of a man in his 50s.

Police were called to Chesterton Road in north Cambridge at about 01:00 GMT after receiving reports of a stabbing.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Det Insp Mark Butler said: "I understand this is likely to be concerning to the local community, but we believe it to be an isolated incident and we have extra patrols in the area."

A forensic investigator wearing an all-white outfit, purple gloves and and black shoe coverings walking out of a property in CambridgeSteve Hubbard/BBC

A forensics team inspected the property, Chesterton Road, Cambridge earlier today

The man was pronounced dead at 01:18, Cambridgeshire Police said.

The force urged anyone who might have more information to come forward and help with inquiries.

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