Murder investigation launched in Norwich as man stabbed to death in city centre street

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in a city centre street.

Norfolk Police were called to Paragon Place, near Grapes Hill in Norwich at around 6.45pm on Friday.

The man, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The area has been cordoned off while police investigations continue.

Det Supt Dave Freeman described the attack as an isolated incident.

He said: "We understand this is a deeply concerning incident and we are working hard tolocate the suspect," he said.

"A number of police resources have been deployed to the scene and we are in the early stages of our inquiries to establish the circumstances around this incident."

John Cena, the chairman of the local community group, said he was shocked at the attack so close to home.

"I just feel sorry for parents with young children that knife crime is happening all over the country now. I'm originally from London. I moved to Norwich because of the problems in London with crime. I wanted a quieter place to live and I didn't expect this on my doorstep."

Det Supt Mike Brown from the Norfolk major investigation team said the investigation was at an early stage.

“We do believe the parties involved were known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public.

“We are working through a number of lines of inquiry in order to trace the suspect, and while these inquiries are active, we will not be releasing the suspect’s description.

“This will of course be reviewed as the investigation progresses and should we need to a description will be released.”

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