A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing that rocked a quiet Salisbury neighbourhood.
Heartbroken relatives of Darren Hughes are being supported by specially trained officers, Wiltshire Police confirmed in a statement.
[block_2]A police cordon remained in place over the weekend as forensic teams combed the property for evidence, while neighbours expressed shock at the tragedy unfolding on their doorstep.
One local resident, who did not wish to be named, said:
[block_4]“You just don’t expect something like this to happen here. It’s frightening. My thoughts are with the man’s family.”
Police have yet to reveal further details about what led to the stabbing, but assured the public that there is no wider threat to the community.
The investigation remains ongoing.