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Fatal stabbing victim in Plymouth named

A police cordon was put in place on Cambridge Road (courtesy: Google Maps)

Five people have been arrested

A man who died after being stabbed in Plymouth has been named by police.

Emergency services were called to Cambridge Road at around 2.30pm on Monday 4 November and cordons were put in place.

Police have confirmed 36-year-old Shane Jamie Sweet, who was from the city, died at the scene.

A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a woman of the same age was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Three women aged 27, 38 and 40 have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and have been released under investigation.

DCI Fleetwood, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “I would like to continue reassuring the public that all relevant resources including Devon and Cornwall’s Major Crime Team are working towards bringing those responsible for Shane’s death to justice.

“We continue to urge anyone with information which may assist our investigation, to please report it to us.”

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