LATEST: Man stabbed to death in Bangor

by Rebecca Black, PA

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Co Down.

The 47-year-old was attacked in the Enterprise Court area of Bangor in the early hours of Thursday.

A 45-year-old man arrested at the scene is being questioned by detectives.

🎥 The scene of a fatal stabbing in Bangor. Police have launched a murder investigation after a 47-year-old man was attacked outside a property in Enterprise Court shortly after 1am this morning. pic.twitter.com/ttaU3tr7gG

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The victim was well known in the small residential area where he was stabbed and volunteered in a cafe close by. 

Leah Stenning, who was a friend and former co-worker says they thought of him as family: 

PSNI Chief Inspector Trevor Atkinson appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

He said: "The 47-year-old was attacked outside a property in Enterprise Court shortly after 1am this morning.

"A 45-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody at present.

"Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can call 101, quoting reference 61 31/10/19."

(It happened in the Enterprise Court area of Bangor)

North Down Green Party MLA Rachel Woods expressed her horror at the attack.

"Knife crime is not common in our area but this incident shows how deadly the use of bladed weapons is," she said.

"I would ask that anyone with any information brings that to police either on the non emergency number 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

🎥 Mayor for Ards and North Down, Bill Keery says he is shocked following the fatal stabbing of a man in Bangor. He’s calling for anyone with information to contact the PSNI. pic.twitter.com/Cm99C6iEVc

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 31, 2019