Man quizzed in London over Norwich fatal stabbing

A man has been questioned and released by police in connection with a murder inquiry.

Oliver Payne, 38, died after being stabbed once in the chest in Paragon Place, Norwich, on 2 August.

A man, in his 20s, was interviewed on suspicion of assisting an offender by officers from the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team at Stoke Newington police station in London.

Senior investigation officer Det Insp Sam Pontin said: "Our inquiries are progressing and we continue with every effort to trace the suspect, who we believe was known to the victim."

Police officer stands close to the cordon and a Police Slow sign, with a white forensic tent in the background
Officers from Metropolitan Police assisted with the man's interview in London [LUKE DEAL/BBC]

The man was interviewed under caution and released.

Mr Payne was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called to Paragon Place at about 18:45 BST, following reports a man had been stabbed, Norfolk Police said.

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