A MURDER probe has been launched after a man was knifed to death in broad daylight.
Cops are investigating following the brutal attack in Stockton, Teesside this lunchtime.
The man, who is yet to be identified was knifed close to a park shortly after 1 pm today.
An air ambulance was dispatched but sadly the man’s life was unable to be saved.
Cleveland Police said in a statement: “Police have begun a homicide investigation after a man was found deceased today in Parliament Street, Stockton.
“The man has not yet been formally identified.
“Police were called to Parliament Street just after 1pm on Sunday December 29).
“Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Cleveland Police on 101.
North East Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the scene earlier today.
The news comes following a shocking spike in knife crime across the UK, with brazen killers now shamelessly attacking in broad daylight.
In September, a 17-year-old was stabbed to death on a London street in broad daylight.
At the time, DCI Andy Partridge stressed the “awful” attack had occured in broad daylight, with a young man’s life tragically ended before it had even begun.
He said: “A teenager with his whole life ahead of him has been taken away from his family who have been left heartbroken.
“We know that lots of people were in the area at the time and may well have seen what unfolded.”
