Sidney Palmer: Murder arrest over man's fatal stabbing

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Officers were called to Conduit Street on Saturday evening

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was stabbed to death in Leicester.

Sidney Anthony Palmer, 59, died at the scene after being stabbed in the chest in Conduit Street at about 19:30 BST on Saturday.

A 24-year-old man was arrested in West Yorkshire on suspicion of murder and will be questioned by detectives.

Two men charged in connection with Mr Palmer's death appeared before magistrates on Thursday.

Michael Berlin, 31, of Great Central Way, Leicester, and Nathan Pritchard, 29, of Conduit Street, Leicester, have been charged with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

Another man, 34, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

The force has appealed for anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

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