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Swindon murder inquiry after man stabbed | Swindon murder inquiry after man stabbed |
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A murder investigation has started after the death of a man in Swindon in the early hours. | A murder investigation has started after the death of a man in Swindon in the early hours. |
The man, aged about 40, was found lying in the street with stab wounds when police were called to Barnum Court, in the Rodbourne area, at 01:30 BST. | The man, aged about 40, was found lying in the street with stab wounds when police were called to Barnum Court, in the Rodbourne area, at 01:30 BST. |
Officers gave the man first aid until an ambulance arrived to take him to Great Western Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 02:20 BST. | Officers gave the man first aid until an ambulance arrived to take him to Great Western Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 02:20 BST. |
Two 18-year-old youths were arrested near the scene. | |
Police said they were taken to separate police stations in Swindon and Wiltshire. | |
'Running away' | |
Detectives are still trying to confirm the dead man's identity and trace his next of kin. | |
A post-mortem examination will take place later. | A post-mortem examination will take place later. |
Manton Street and Thomas Street have been closed while a forensic examination of the scene takes place. Uniformed officers will remain on the cordons until this is completed. | |
Officers have been speaking to witnesses and residents in the area and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. | |
Det Insp Matt Davey said: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything between 01:00 and 01:45 in the area of Barnum Court, Swindon. | |
"If you heard anything or saw someone running away from the scene at that time, you may have vital information that would assist us with this murder investigation." |
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