Cordons removed from Cambridge Road amid murder investigation

Police cordons have been removed from Cambridge Road after a man was stabbed to death in Ford. A murder investigation was launched this week after a 36-year-old local man died of serious injuries on Monday, November 4.

Four people been arrested in connection with the death. Today, Wednesday, November 11, police said that one man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and three women have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Emergency services were called to Cambridge Road at about 2.30pm on Monday to reports a man had been stabbed. The road was closed and cordons were set up between Melville Road and Alfred Road while extensive investigations were carried out at the crime scene.

Local residents have said cordons were removed overnight and Cambridge Road has been reopened. One eyewitness told PlymouthLive the police tape had been taken down from the Alfred Road side "at least", while another wrote that there was also no longer a cordon near Ford Primary School.

In a statement issued yesterday, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Fleetwood said: "I can confirm that a weapon that was potentially used in this incident has been located and seized.

“We are aware of rumours circulating but can confirm that this weapon is not any form of firearm. We would also urge people not to speculate on social media about the circumstances around this matter.

"No vehicle was involved in the area and it is believed the suspects made off on foot. As such we are very keen for anyone who lives in Cambridge Road, or any adjacent road, with video doorbell systems or CCTV, to come forward with footage.

"We are particularly keen for anyone who has footage or who was in the area between 2pm and 4pm on Monday, November 4."

If you have any information that could help with enquiries, please contact police online. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.