Arrests made after man dies from single stab wound to the chest at Southampton flat

Three people have been arrested after a man died from a single stab wound to the chest in Southampton.

Police were called to a flat in Warburton Road in the Thornhill area of Southampton at 1.08am on Saturday (25 February).

The man, in his sixties, was found with serious injures but was later pronounced dead.

His family has been informed are being support by specialist officers.

Three men aged 20, 23 and 31, all from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

They were detained after officers carried out warrants at two addresses in International Way at around 00.15am and an address in Bursledon Road at around 3.05am on Tuesday morning (28 February).

Officers previously arrested a 20-year-old woman on suspicion of murder, and after being questioned, has been released with no further action taken against her.

DCI Dal Andrews, who is leading the investigation said: “This is a fast moving investigation and our staff and officers are working around the clock to carry out their enquiries.

“We are still appealing for witnesses so please get in touch with any footage or information you might have. It could make all the difference to our investigation.”

Superintendent Philip Lamb, district commander for Southampton, said: “In Thornhill, officers continue to be on patrol and a mobile police station has been set up in Warburton Road.

“If you are in the local area and have any concerns please speak to us.”

Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries in the local area, including searches, house-to-house visits and scoping CCTV and there will be increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance.