Barnstaple Tesco stabbing: Murder suspect arrested

Police have asked anyone who may have seen the stabbing in the Tesco car park to contact them

A man has died after he was stabbed "multiple times" at a Tesco store in north Devon.

Devon and Cornwall Police was called to Barnstaple Retail Park on Station Road at about 18:20 BST on Friday.

The injured man, who was in his 30s but has not been named, died at North Devon District Hospital.

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder by armed police officers at about 03:00 in Barnstaple, the force said.

Forensic work has been carried out at the scene and police say they hope to clear the area on Saturday

Supt Matt Lawler said: "This is now a contained incident. We have a suspect in custody who will be questioned today.

"I would like to reassure the community that this incident is in hand and not to be alarmed at the additional police presence that will be seen in the area this weekend."

Police have identified the victim and say their priority now is to inform his next of kin and provide support.