A murder probe has been launched in Teesside after a man was reportedly stabbed to death in broad daylight.
The killing happened shortly after 1pm in Stockton, and armed police swooped on the scene.
An air ambulance was dispatched, but medics were unable to save the man's life.
A cordon has been put in place and a forensics tent has been put up, Teesside Live reports .
The victim has yet to be identified.
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.
"Alternatively they can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org ."
A statement from the North East Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 1.19pm to an injured male on Parliament Street in Stockton.
"We dispatched two double-crewed ambulances, a clinical care manager and requested support from the Great North Air Ambulance."
