Dad stabbed to death in front of son after row over noisy bikes
A MAN has been stabbed to death and three others suffered knife wounds in an alleged dispute between neighbours about noisy motorbikes.
The victim is said to have died in front of his teenage son and was named locally as dad-of-two Dean Allsop, who was in his 30s.
Police confirmed that two men have been arrested and a murder investigation has been launched.
Emergency services including armed police were called shortly after 7.35pm on Wednesday “following reports of a disturbance involving a number of people”.
Investigation
Paramedics battled to save Mr Allsop but he was declared dead at the scene beside communal garages near his semi-detached home in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich.
He lived there with his and sons.
At least eight police cars, ambulances and rapid response vehicles were seen in the area.
An East Anglian Air Ambulance helicopter was called in and landed on nearby playing fields.
Retired health care assistant Eve Cooper, 67, said: “I realised something was happening when I heard the ambulance and saw the police cars.
“Then the helicopter came down so low that I could see the pilot. It was pretty awful.” A police spokesman partner said: “Officers arrived on scene to find four people with injuries.
“Despite treatment by paramedics, a man was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other people were taken
to hospital for treatment to suspected knife wound injuries.
“Police arrested two men at the scene in connection with the incident who will be questioned in due course.
Officers have cordoned off the scene in Primrose Crescent while inquiries are carried out.”
Superintendent Tracey Little added: “A number of police resources, including armed units, were deployed to the scene.
“A murder investigation has been launched and we are in the early stages of our inquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident.
“We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have information concerning it.”
Forensic teams were at the and the area was cordoned off.
A tent believed to be covering potential evidence was visible outside the communal garages.
Anyone with information call police on 101. scene should