Man stabbed to death in Hull city centre as four arrested after cops rush to late-night fight | The Sun

A MAN has been stabbed to death in a city centre with four people arrested after a late-night brawl.

Cops and emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of an altercation on Princes Dock Street in Hull at around 11.20pm last night.


Police discovered that a man had sustained a stab wound and he was rushed to hospital.

But he died of his injuries shortly after arriving with cops now launching a murder probe into the fatal stabbing.

Four people were then arrested on suspicion of murder.

There has been a heavy police presence in the city centre since the incident, with large cordons in place on Princes Dock Street and Queen's Gardens throughout the day.

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Flowers were seen being left at the scene where the horror incident took place.

And forensic officers were seen taking pictures and collecting evidence after the knifing.

The victim’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

This afternoon, Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) Doug Blackwood said: “We understand that news of a tragic incident such as this will cause shock and concern for residents in the local community.

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"The circumstances of the incident and the events leading up to it will be fully established as part of the investigation, with a dedicated team of detectives and officers working through CCTV footage, house to house enquiries and taking witness statements to obtain a clear and full picture.

“There are currently scenes with cordons in place around Princes Dock Street and Queen’s Gardens in Hull, and those in the area will see an increased number of officers throughout the day and night, both to carry out enquiries and to also provide additional reassurance to the local community.

"I would encourage anyone in the area with concerns or information to speak to them.”

Cops are urging anyone with info that may help or anyone who has dash cam or CCTV footage of the area around the time of the incident to get in touch.

They are also appealing for witnesses or anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident to come forward.

Contact the police on 101, quoting log 720 of March 24.

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