Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was allegedly stabbed to death in broad daylight on Sunday (May 3).

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Northamptonshire just after 3pm amid reports that a man had been stabbed in Wellingborough on Birchfield Road.

But, despite the best efforts of emergency workers, the man tragically died at the scene. The man, aged 38, is believed to be Darren King. Two men, both aged 20, were arrested on suspicion of murder shortly after the incident and remain in police custod.

A significant police presence is expected to continue in the area into Monday (May 4) as officers work to piece together the sequence of events.