A MAN from Dorset has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Exeter.

A 19-year-old male from Christchurch has been arrested on suspicion of murder along with another 19-year-old of no fixed abode.

Police were called to a report of an altercation in Sidwell Street, Exeter, at around 8.10pm on Saturday, January 28.

A man aged in his 40s was found with a chest wound and was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries.

His next-of-kin have been informed.

A 29-year-old woman from Exeter and a 32-year-old man from Exmouth were arrested on suspicion of affray.

All four remain in police custody at this time.

Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.”

“If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via the Major Incident Public Portal: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)”