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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ruth Ovens & Rebecca Day

Murder investigation launched after man dies following stabbing in Blackpool

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a knife attack in Blackpool.

Kris Kam, 35, was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital after he was stabbed twice in the leg on Saturday.

He died on Sunday evening, LancsLive reports .

Police were called to Queen Victoria Road at around 11.15am on Saturday.

Detectives believe Mr Kam was assaulted by a group of men who drove off from the scene in a black Volkswagen Golf car.

Six men, aged between 18 and 28, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders.

All remain in custody for questioning.

Temp Det Ch Insp Alisa Wilson, of Blackpool Police, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are very much with Mr Kam, his family and his friends at this sad time.



“While we have made a number of arrests, we are continuing to appeal to anyone with information about what happened.

“We believe the attackers approached Mr Kam in a black Volkswagen Golf car before making off from the scene in the same vehicle.

"We are keen to speak to anyone who saw a car, as described, in the area around the time of the incident, or might have dash-cam footage which recorded what happened.

“Attacks of this nature are rare and we would like to reassure people patrols have been increased in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 0513 of October 26.

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