A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed outside of a house in the early hours of the morning. 

CSI and specialist police teams have swarmed Hills Drive, in the Norton area of Stockton, after a man was stabbed just after midnight. 

The force has confirmed that the man, 26 had sadly died at the scene.

(Image: Terry Blackburn)Officers are likely to remain on the scene throughout the day, as they investigate and gather evidence. 

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A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "A murder investigation has been launched in Stockton following an incident shortly after 12am today, Thursday 19 September 2024.

(Image: Terry Blackburn)

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"The incident happened outside a property in Hills Drive, when a 26-year-old man was stabbed and sadly died at the scene.

"Officers will remain at the scene as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

(Image: Terry Blackburn)

"Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police by dialling 101, quoting reference number 180509."