Sixth man arrested in Southampton murder investigation

A sixth man has been arrested in our investigation of a murder in Southampton.

Mark Noke, 64, died of a stab wound to his chest at his home in Warburton Road, Thornhill, in the early hours of Saturday, 25 February.

At 7.47pm on 8 March, a 28-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed while enquiries continue.

Five other men, aged 21, 23, 31 and two aged 20, from Southampton, have also been bailed as part of our investigation into Mark’s death.

Anyone with information can call 101 or report via our website, quoting Operation Hibiscus or the crime reference number 44230077698.

You can also send us information including CCTV footage online by going to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC23W01-PO1 quoting the same reference number.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org