Police have named the man who died in a suspected stabbing last week, as a murder investigation into his death continues. 

Cleveland Police have confirmed that the victim of the murder in the Lealholm Walk area of Eston on November 21, is 34-year-old John Donaldson.

The police force also revealed that A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of John Donaldson and remains in police custody.

John DonaldsonJohn Donaldson (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

Family pay tribute to Eston 'stabbing' victim John Donaldson:

Following the police's announcement, Mr Donaldson's family have paid tribute to him, saying: "John ‘Bamber’ Donaldson was a very much-loved son, brother, uncle, grandson and nephew. 

“Please allow family to grieve his loss in these traumatic times. RIP ‘Bamber’.”

Police at the scene on Thursday (November 21) night.Police at the scene on Thursday (November 21) night. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

A 34-year-old man was reportedly stabbed.A 34-year-old man was reportedly stabbed.