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Norwich Police Launch Murder Inquiry After Man in His 70s Found Stabbed in Bowthorpe

Police say there is no wider risk to the public.

Overview

  • Officers were called shortly before 4:45am on Monday after paramedics reported a violent and aggressive person following a breathing difficulties call.
  • A man in his 70s was found with stab wounds at a home on Layer Close in Bowthorpe and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A man in his 20s was arrested at the property on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  • The address is cordoned off as detectives work to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Kev Barber appealed for information from anyone who can assist the investigation.