Carl Dixon: Fifth arrest in Barnsley stabbing murder inquiry

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Carl Dixon died as a result of multiple stab wounds, South Yorkshire Police said

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Barnsley.

Carl Dixon, 35, died in hospital after he was found injured at an address on George Street on Tuesday morning.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Dixon had died as a result of multiple stab wounds, South Yorkshire Police said.

The 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, the force added.

Four other people, three men and a woman, remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder previously.

Detectives have renewed an appeal for information about Mr Dixon's killing.

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