Everything we know so far about the Lefroy Road murder in Norwich

The incident on Saturday

Emergency services were called to a group of flats in Lefroy Road at 10.40pm on Saturday after reports of a stabbing.

When officers arrived, they found the body of a man with a single stab wound.

A tent was set up at the back of the building while investigations continued, with forensic officers sent to the scene.

The crime scene in Lefroy Road (Image: Newsquest) A woman who has lived in the road for six years said: "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."

The investigation

Investigations are under way to establish the full circumstances of the incident although officers have described it as "isolated".

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

Two days later, officers and the police cordon remain in front of the flats with no news of when this will be taken down. 

Officers and the cordon remain in place this morning (September 23) (Image: Newsquest)

The appeal

Police are continuing their appeal to the public and to anyone who may have seen anything.

DI McCormack added: “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 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.