Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Norwich city centre on Saturday morning.
Emergency Response and Arrest
Emergency services rushed to Somerleyton Street shortly after 5am on Saturday, November 22, following reports that a man had been stabbed.
Officers from Norfolk Police confirmed that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Scene Investigation and Resident Displacement
The police cordon was established around Somerleyton House, a building known to provide accommodation for both students and working professionals.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities made the decision to temporarily relocate a number of people from their homes in the affected area.
Police Appeal for Information
Superintendent Sonia Humphreys addressed public concerns, stating: “We know this is upsetting and may cause concern in the community.”
She confirmed that a police cordon would remain in place for the coming days as officers work to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Norfolk Police are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 51 of Saturday, November 22.
