Norfolk Police: Norwich murder linked to drugs as tests reveal victim died from stab wound to chest

A forensic tent covers the area where the victim was stabbed in the chest
A forensic tent covers the area where the victim was stabbed in the chest Credit: ITV News Anglia

Detectives investigating the death of a man say his killing was linked to "illegal drugs use".

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

The man, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Det Supt Mike Brown from the Norfolk major investigation team said: “The cordon in the area has now been lifted.

“We are listening to the local community and appreciate how distressing the past few days will have been for them. I want to reassure them that this was an isolated incident.

“We believe that those involved were known to each other with links through illegal drug use and we do not believe there is any wider risk to the general public.”

There was a heavy police presence at the scene as the murder investigation got under way. Credit: ITV News Anglia

An initial Home Office post-mortem examination was conducted earlier on Sunday.

Police said while further tests were required, preliminary findings showed the man’s death was consistent with a single stab wound to the chest.

Police added that, as well as collecting forensic evidence, they are currently reviewing CCTV footage and completing house-to-house inquiries as they try to trace the suspect.

No description of the suspect has yet been released.

Officers would be reviewing CCTV footage, and pursuing relevant forensic opportunities, they said.

Anyone with any information in connection with the killing is asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101.

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