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Murder arrest after man dies at student flats

Neve Gordon-Farleigh
News imageLuke Deal/BBC A white police forensics van is parked outside of an accommodation block on Somerleyton Street in Norwich. In the foreground of the picture is a grey sign which says SOMERLEYTON HOUSE, PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION.Luke Deal/BBC
Emergency services were called to reports of a man with a stab wound at a property in Somerleyton Street in Norwich at about 05:20 GMT

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a death at an accommodation block for students and professionals.

Emergency services were called to reports of a man with a stab wound at Somerleyton House in Somerleyton Street, Norwich at about 05:20 GMT.

Norfolk Police said the man, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene and a man in his 20s had been detained.

The force added a number of people were being temporarily moved from their homes while inquiries continued.

Officers could be seen inside the building, which contains 59 bedrooms split across multiple flats, while vehicles including a forensic services van were parked outside.

The accommodation operator has been contacted by the BBC.

Supt Sonia Humphreys said: "We know this is upsetting and may cause concern in the community.

"You will see officers at the scene working to establish the exact circumstances over the next few days."

A force spokesperson said on Sunday the incident was believed to be an "isolated event with no wider risk to the local community".

News imageLuke Deal/BBC A police car is parked on Somerleyton Street in Norwich. It is parked in front of Somerleyton House, an accommodation block. To the left of the picture is a white police forensics van.Luke Deal/BBC
Norfolk Police said a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

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