Murder inquiry begins after fatal stabbing in Cambridge

The ambulance service called police to reports of a stabbing in Carlton Way in Cambridge

A murder inquiry has begun after a man was stabbed to death in what police believe was a targeted attack.

Cambridgeshire Police said it was called to Carlton Way in Cambridge by the ambulance service after reports of a stabbing at about 05:19 GMT.

The victim was pronounced dead at 06:10 and no arrests had been made, the force added.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to contact them urgently.

Det Ch Insp Katie Dounias from the major crime unit said: "While we are unable to confirm the cause of death until a post-mortem examination has been conducted, we believe the man was stabbed in a targeted attack.

"We are following several leads and carrying out inquiries to find those responsible, however no arrests have yet been made."

She asked anyone with information or who may have witnessed the stabbing to get in touch "as a matter of urgency".