POLICE officers investigating the Bemerton Heath murder have been given a further 36 hours to question a suspect. 

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (August 22) after another man in his 20s man was stabbed to death shortly before noon in Gainsborough Close, Bemerton Heath.

He remains in police custody, and officers have been granted powers to question him for a further 36 hours.

Posting on Facebook, Salisbury Police said a scene remains in place in Gainsborough Close while enquiries continue to carry out enquiries in the surrounding area.

Bemerton Heath murder 

It added that this is likely to remain in place for the next several hours, potentially into tomorrow morning.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker from the Major Crime Investigation Team said: “Officers are continuing to question a man in his 20s, and at this point we are not looking for anyone else.

“The scene remains in place in Gainsborough Close, and I’d like to thank the local community for their patience and support while we deal with this incident.

“Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in the area as we finalise our enquiries.

“I’d like to reiterate our appeal for anybody who witnessed the incident or the lead up to it or aftermath to please get in touch with us, if they haven’t already.

“Additionally, if anyone in the areas of Gainsborough Close, Glyndebourne Close, Woodside Road and Rawlence Road has CCTV or dash cam footage that could be useful please get in touch.

“Lastly, if you notice any unusual items discarded in your gardens or bins such as items of clothing then please report it.

“If you can help, contact us on 101 and quote log number 115 of yesterday’s date.”