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Sutton-in-Ashfield murder arrest after man fatally stabbed

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Police forensic officers have spent the weekend at the scene in Langton Road

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was fatally stabbed in a street in Nottinghamshire.

A 42-year-old man was attacked in Langton Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, at about 22:30 GMT on Friday and was later pronounced dead in hospital.

Nottinghamshire Police said the attack was an "isolated incident" and its officers remain at the scene.

A 31-year-old man is being held in custody. The family of the victim, who has not been named, have been informed.

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Nottinghamshire Police said the attack was an "isolated incident"
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