Three arrested after man stabbed to death in park

Armed police were called to Wellhead park in Bourne on Wednesday evening

Three people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in a Lincolnshire park.

Armed police were called to Wellhead Park in Bourne at about 21:50 BST on Wednesday.

A 20-year-old man, a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Lincolnshire Police said those arrested and the victim, who was in his 30s, were "known to each other".

Detectives have asked people to avoid the area while officers investigate.

A police spokesperson said: "Officers will remain at the scene as they attempt to piece together what happened last night.

"We are now appealing for information as we believe there were multiple witnesses."

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