Two arrested as Blackpool murder investigation continues
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a man in Blackpool have made two arrests.
We attended The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road in the resort on Sunday (November 10th) following a concern for welfare call.
Sadly, Kevin Price, 59, (pictured below) was found dead inside the address.
The death is being treated as a homicide and our Force Major Investigation Team are carrying out an investigation.
A Home Office postmortem examination showed Kevin, who lived alone at the property, died as a result of stab wounds.
Kevin’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
Following enquiries two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They are a 50-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both from Blackpool. They remain in custody at this time.
Det Chief Insp Simon Pritchard, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts remain with Kevin’s loved ones at this time. His family have been told of the latest developments.
“While we have now made two arrests our enquiries are very much ongoing, and I would appeal to anyone who can help to get in touch.
“I am still keen to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road between Thursday last week and Sunday. Please come and speak to us if you have any information at all as what you know could help us piece together the events that led to Kevin’s tragic death.”
You can contact us on 101 quoting log 0350 of November 10th. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
