Four arrested in Plymouth murder investigation

Four people have been arrested in connection with a murder investigation in Plymouth, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a 36-year-old man died after a reported stabbing incident at about 14:30 on Cambridge Road in the Ford area of the city on Monday.

The force said a 42-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder and three women aged 27, 38 and 40, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Det Ch Insp Steve Fleetwood, the senior investigating officer, said it was believed the suspects were known to the victim and an appeal for information remained active.

Det Ch Insp Fleetwood said all four arrests had been made overnight and all the suspects remained in police custody.

He added police cordons would be released on Wednesday but officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team would continue with their inquiries.

"The community will see an increased presence in the area throughout the day," Det Ch Insp Fleetwood said.

"I urge anyone with information which may assist our investigation to please report it to us."

Any witnesses or people with relevant dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage in connection with the incident have been asked to contact police.