THE man stabbed to death in Rose Hill is today being named locally as 29-year-old musician Aaron 'Az' Buron.

Police were called to St Martin's Road just before 11.30 last night following a call from paramedics a man had been stabbed in the chest.

Police have not formally confirmed the man's identity but neighbours are today saying the victim is Mr Buron, a local hip-hop artist who lived in St Martin's Road.

He was pronounced dead at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

An 18-year-old remains in custody today after being arrested on suspicion of murder.