Officers launch murder investigation following the death of a man in Nuneaton

Police were called shortly before 9.30 pm on Saturday, 8 June to a report that a man had been stabbed on Queens Road.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance but later died as a result of his injuries.

His next of kin has been informed and a postmortem will be carried out.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Katie Reynolds said: “Following this tragic incident, a murder investigation is now underway and our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this difficult time, who are being supported by specially trained officers."

Officers are asking that anyone who was in the vicinity of Queens Road who may have witnessed the incident, seen something suspicious or has information that could help with the investigation to get in touch.

Any witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV or dash-cam footage should report it to the police portal here or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 318 of 8 June.