A 14-year-old boy and a 47-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 50s was stabbed to death at a house in Sandown yesterday evening (Thursday).
It was just before 18:40 that emergency services – including the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance – responded to a critical incident at a property on Downsview off Perowne Way, as first reported by Island Echo.
It soon became clear to first responders that a man, aged in his 50s, had been seriously assaulted and had sustained stab wounds.
Police officers rushed to the scene at 19:11, swiftly cordoning off the street and commencing door-to-door enquiries.
The victim was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital by land ambulance, accompanied by the specialist flying doctors and paramedics from the air ambulance.
However, despite the best efforts of all involved, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
It has been confirmed by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary this morning that a teenager – just 14-years-old – and a 47-year-old woman have both been arrested on suspicion of murder and wounding with intent.
They remain in custody for questioning at Newport Police Station at this time.
Detectives from Newport CID arrived on scene at 21:00 last night, with initial on-scene investigations getting underway.
Further investigations are expected to be carried out throughout the day today, as investigators piece together the events that led to the death of the man in his 50s.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Police on 101, quoting reference 44260314788.
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Poor man. Thankfully, this type of incident is extremely rare on the Island and this part of Sandown is usually a peaceful, lovely quiet place. So sorry for all concerned. RIP.
Poor man. Thankfully, this type of incident is extremely rare on the Island and this part of Sandown is usually a peaceful, lovely quiet place. So sorry for all concerned. RIP.
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