Two pensioners among three people arrested over suspected murder of man in Peterlee
Two pensioners are among three suspects in custody after they were arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in his 50s.
Two men, aged 53 and 77, and a 73-year-old woman were detained after Durham Constabulary officers were called to Thames Road, in Peterlee, at shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
A man in his 50s, whose name has still to be disclosed, was taken to hospital with stab wounds and later pronounced dead.
Crime scene investigators are continuing their inquiries in the Thames Road area and are expected to remain there for “some time”.
Durham Constabulary said in a Thursday statement: “Police have launched an investigation after a man sadly died in Peterlee
“Officers were called to an address in Thames Road shortly before midnight on Wednesday, September 23, following reports a man had suffered stab wounds.
“The victim, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital but sadly was pronounced dead a short time later.
“Two men, aged 53 and 77, and a 73-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody where they remain today.
“Crime scene investigators are currently examining the scene and officers are carrying out inquiries in the area.
“A cordon is in place at the scene and is expected to remain for some time.
“Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 582 of September 23.
“Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”