Police are continuing to question the Botley murder suspect.

Thames Valley Police launched a murder investigation yesterday after a man in his thirties was reportedly stabbed to death.

At about 9.05pm on Sunday, officers were called to Pinnocks Way in Botley.

A man in his 30s died at the scene.

READ MORE: Quiet residental street in Botley becomes the centre of a murder investigation 

A 33-year-old man, from Oxfordshire, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Police can hold somebody in custody for 24 hours before making a decision to charge somebody for a crime or to release them.

If somebody is suspected of a serious crime, like murder, police can apply to the courts to hold somebody for up to 36 or 96 hours.

Anyone with information on the murder investigation should contact TVP on 101, and quote the reference number 43210469070.

You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

-

Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

For news updates straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here

Have you got a story for us? Contact our newsdesk on news@nqo.com or 01865 425 445.