Appeal for witnesses and information following death of man in Netley

Officers investigating the death of a man on Station Road, Netley have launched a murder investigation.

We were called to a report of an injured man at the location at 6.26pm today (Wednesday 18 December).

On arrival, officers located a man with a stab wound. Despite the best efforts of officers and paramedics, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

We are not currently in a position to confirm the identity of the deceased at this time.

We would like to hear from anyone who was in the Station Road area at the time of the incident.

If you witnessed the incident itself, or recall seeing or hearing anything suspicious in the area at the time, please contact us and quote incident number 44240550396.

We would also like to hear from you if you have any footage which may assist us in our investigation, whether that be dash cam, doorbell camera, mobile phone, or any other CCTV.

You can contact us on 101, or via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

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Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;

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