The gallery shows the police pictured at the scene of a murder in Bemerton Heath.

A murder investigation was launched after a man in his 20s was stabbed at Gainsborough Close shortly before 12noon on Tuesday, August 22.

He was declared dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed. 

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

Wiltshire Police said: "Shortly before 12noon, we responded to a report that a man in his 20s had been stabbed in Gainsborough Close.

"Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man was sadly declared dead at the scene."

Police were pictured at the scene the following day, Wednesday, August 23.

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A full statement from Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker reads:

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker from the Major Crime Investigation Team added: "This is an awful incident where a young man has tragically lost his life.

"Officers responded quickly and, thanks to key witnesses and intelligence from members of the public, we have been able to swiftly arrest a suspect on suspicion of murder.

"He remains in custody at this time.

"We believe that the suspect is known to the victim in this incident and we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and there will continue to be an increased policing presence in the area while we pursue these.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any dash cam footage from the location, please call us on 101 and quote crime reference number 115 of today."