NINE men have been arrested following the murder of a man in West Yorkshire.
The arrests were made as part of a “large scale investigation” by West Yorkshire Police after a 36-year-old man was stabbed in a park in Dewsbury.
West Yorkshire Police have arrested 9 men on suspicion of murder
A 36-year-old man was stabbed and later died at a Dewsbury park on Saturday evening
Emergency services were called to the scene in Crow Nest Park at 8.17pm on Saturday following an incident of disorder involving a group of men.
Paramedics and air ambulance attended but confirmed that the man had died shortly after.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident.
A further six men were arrested today bringing the total in custody to nine, with an age range between 18 and 44.
The arrests were made both in Kirklees and outside West Yorkshire.
All nine men were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
A crime scene remains in place in the park and the neighbouring Pilgrim Drive and Pilgrim Crescent.
This is likely to be in place “for some time” while forensic searches take place.
Locals described the 36-year-old as “a very popular guy”.
Mohammed Sadiq told the BBC: “He was a good lad, it’s unfortunate what’s happened.
He added: “I hope his family find peace and they can find a way to get through this. It’s going to be very hard for them.”
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: “Wide ranging and fast moving enquiries remain ongoing with a large number of arrests now made.
“We are working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances of the fatal attack in Crow Nest Park on Saturday evening. As we have said, we believe this was a localised and targeted incident in which there was no threat to other members of the public.
They have urged locals, or anyone with information, to come forward.
A number of uniformed officers remain at the scene and can be approached with information.
Flowers have been left at the park’s entrance in a tribute to the man.
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