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Man stabbed to death at carnival Gloucester stab death: Police arrest three
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A man has been stabbed to death at the Gloucester carnival. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was stabbed to death in Gloucester.
The victim, who has not been named, was found just before 20:00 BST on Saturday at Park End Road.The victim, who has not been named, was found just before 20:00 BST on Saturday at Park End Road.
Emergency services were called and a cordon put in place while police have asked anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward. The road borders Gloucester Park where the city has been holding its annual carnival which includes a procession.
Det Insp John Thompson said "this type of incident is very rare in Gloucestershire" and appealed for witnesses to contact police. Police said two men and a woman were being held on suspicion of murder. Det Insp John Thompson said "this type of incident is extremely rare".
He added: " "The investigation is ongoing and three people are currently in custody.
"However, we would still like to speak to anyone who was in or around Gloucester Park at the time and who might have seen what happened."
A cordon remains in place at the scene.