Cordon still in place after murder in Lefroy Road, Norwich

Emergency services were called to reports that a man had been stabbed at a property in Lefroy Road, in Mile Cross at about 10.40pm on Saturday. 

On arrival, officers found the body of a man with a single stab wound. 

A murder investigation has been launched although Norfolk Police are treating it as an isolated incident. 

A murder investigation was launched on Saturday evening (Image: Newsquest)

A police cordon was put in place on Saturday evening and remains in place on Monday morning. 

An officer is standing by the police cordon, which is blocking off the entrance to a block of flats in the road. 

A woman who has lived on the road for six years described the incident as "not very nice". 

She added: "I've never known anything like this happening here before.

"It is quite concerning when you hear that kind of thing going on. It's so sad when someone loses their life like that."

Police remain at the scene on Monday morning (Image: Newsquest)

She said police do come to the road "but no more than any other area".

Detective inspector David McCormack said: “We understand there will be concern within the community. We do not believe there is any risk to the wider public.

“We are appealing for witnesses who have connections with the address to come forward and anyone who may have information or be aware of anything suspicious.

"We appreciate the patience of the community while the police cordon still remains in place and investigations continue.

“We would urge anyone with information or is aware of anything suspicious to come forward and contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Norfolk Police quoting reference 534 of September 21, 2024.