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Ten questioned over party death | Ten questioned over party death |
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Ten people are being questioned on suspicion of murder after a man was found fatally wounded in a street. | |
Kevin Rogers, 23, was found lying in the road outside a property in Edgehill Crescent, Leyland, where a New Year's Eve party was taking place. | |
He died from a single stab wound to the back, a post-mortem examination showed. | |
Seven men and three women were arrested on suspicion of murder and two other men were arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. | Seven men and three women were arrested on suspicion of murder and two other men were arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. |
It is understood Mr Rogers, who lived locally, had been a guest at the party. | |
Extra patrols | Extra patrols |
He was found at about 0530 GMT on New Year's Day and died at the scene. | He was found at about 0530 GMT on New Year's Day and died at the scene. |
During the day, officers searched bins at the semi-detached property which had a smashed front window. | During the day, officers searched bins at the semi-detached property which had a smashed front window. |
The area has been sealed off to allow for forensic investigations and an incident room set up at Chorley police station. | The area has been sealed off to allow for forensic investigations and an incident room set up at Chorley police station. |
Neighbourhood policing teams are working with the local community and extra patrols have been stepped up in the area. | Neighbourhood policing teams are working with the local community and extra patrols have been stepped up in the area. |
Det Supt Andy Webster said up to 50 officers were working on the case and Mr Rogers' family were being comforted by specially-trained police staff. | |
"I want the community to know we are doing everything we can, and would still urge anyone who might know anything to come forward," he said. | "I want the community to know we are doing everything we can, and would still urge anyone who might know anything to come forward," he said. |
He said people who had been returning from New Year's Eve celebrations in the area may be able to help with the investigation. | He said people who had been returning from New Year's Eve celebrations in the area may be able to help with the investigation. |
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