Family pays tribute to man who died after Derby stabbing
The family of a 21-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Derby say he will be "greatly missed".Officers were called to Stenson Road at 23:45 BST on Sunday following reports a man had been assaulted.Dale Martin, known as DJ, was pronounced dead in hospital, Derbyshire Police said.Four people arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail, but the force did not confirm what they had been arrested on suspicion of.
In a statement released by police, Mr Martin's family said: "We are devastated by the death of DJ. "He was much loved by his mum, dad and sisters and will be greatly missed."
Police said officers are also investigating an incident at The Oaklands pub in Oaklands Avenue, Littleover, earlier on Sunday.Officers were called to the pub at 18:00 to reports of men carrying knives.Police said no-one was injured but have appealed for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in the area of Oaklands Avenue to come forward.Derbyshire Police said officers will remain in and around the area of the incidents and urged the community to approach them if they wish to talk about what happened or if they have any relevant information.
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