A murder inquiry is underway after the body of a man was found in Blackpool.
Police attended The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road in the resort on Sunday (November 10th) following a concern for welfare call.
The body of a man in his 50s was found dead inside the address. He had suffered a number of stab wounds.
The death is being treated as a homicide and our Force Major Investigation Team has launched an investigation.
The deceased can now be named as Kevin Price, 59, who lived at the address. His family have been contacted and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Following enquiries two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They are a 50-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both from Blackpool.
Det Chief Insp Simon Pritchard, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with Kevin Price’s loved ones at this time.
“A murder investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing. I would appeal to anyone who can help us to get in touch.
“I am especially keen to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road between Thursday last week and Sunday. Even if you think the information you have is insignificant, please come and speak to us and let us be the judge as it could help us piece together the events that led to Kevin’s tragic death.”
You can contact 101 quoting log 0350 of November 10th. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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