Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Davices Anderson have made six further arrests.
A 53-year-old man and 44-year-old woman were arrested yesterday (Sunday 30 April 2023) on suspicion of murder and four other suspects – two men aged 49 and 39 and two women aged 44 and 33 – were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.
In addition, magistrates have granted police more time to question two others who were previously arrested in connection with the investigation – a 60-year-old man who was arrested on Friday (28 April 2023) on suspicion of murder, and a 50-year-old man arrested on Saturday (29 April 2023) on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Officers were called to High Cross Leys, at the junction of Huntingdon Street and Woodborough Road, in Nottingham city centre, at around 7.50am on Friday (28 April 2023).
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Mr Anderson was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital where, despite the efforts of medical staff, he died at 9.36am.
A team of detectives is continuing with its inquiries and Mr Anderson’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers as the investigation progresses.
Detective Inspector Clare Gibson, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have made further arrests over the weekend, bringing the number of people we currently have in custody to eight.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we remain determined to bring to justice anyone who had involvement in this incident.
“I would ask anyone at all who saw or has any information about what took place, who haven’t yet come forward, to please get in contact with us at the earliest opportunity.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police 101, quoting incident 121 of 28 April 2023, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A portal has also been set up for anyone with information, pictures or video footage which may help the investigation.
