A MAN who was stabbed in Rose Hill, Oxford, has died in hospital.

The 26-year-old was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, after an incident in Fiennes Road at 3.30am yesterday.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said he died from his injuries at 11.40pm.

The man has not yet been formally identified and a post-mortem examination is due to take place later today.

Police said six men are in custody.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Det Supt George Turner via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.