Carl Dixon: Barnsley stabbing victim named as four people arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody
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Police have this afternoon (Thursday, September 7, 2023) named the man as Carl Dixon.
Officers from South Yorkshire Police (SYP) were called to a property on George Street in the Worsbrough area of the town at 11.19pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 following a report that a man had been stabbed.
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Hide AdA SYP spokesperson said: "He was pronounced dead a short time later. A postmortem examination conducted yesterday (Wednesday, September 6, 2023) concluded he died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
"Today the man has been formally identified as Carl and his family are being supported by officers. They have released a photo of Carl and ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
"A total of four people have now been arrested as the murder investigation continues.
"Three men, aged 44, 25 and 24, and a 45-year-old woman, all arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday remain in police custody."
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