Everything we know so far about Peterborough murder investigation

Police have today, Sunday, launched a murder investigation - here's everything we know so far:
The scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: David LowndesThe scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: David Lowndes
The scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: David Lowndes

* The incident took place in Oakdale Avenue in Peterborough

* Police were called at 7.10am today, Sunday, October 21

* A man in his 20s was found dead in a parked car* He was taken to Peterborough City Hospital.

The scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: David LowndesThe scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: David Lowndes
The scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: David Lowndes
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* She is currently at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough.

* Officers have this morning been given an extra 12 hours to question the woman and she remains at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough.

The scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: Terry HarrisThe scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: Terry Harris
The scene in Oakdale Avenue this morning. Photo: Terry Harris

* She has been released under investigation

* A post-mortem to establish the cause of death took place at Peterborough City Hospital this morning.

*He died from a single stab wound to the chest

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* The man, named to the Peterborough Telegraph locally as a 23-year-old man of Eastern European descent, is still to be formally identified.

* Detective Chief Inspector Adam Gallop wants to hear from anyone who saw or heard any disturbance in the Oakdale Avenue area between 5am and 7am on Sunday.

* Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 93 of 21 October or visit www.cambs.police.uk/report

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* Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org