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Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Woman released on bail as investigation into fatal stabbing continues

A woman arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day has been released on bail.

By Paul Jenkins
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A 42-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of assisting an offender after a man was stabbed to death in the early hours of Christmas Day (Thursday) at a house in Burcot Avenue in the Deansfield area of the city.

Two men who had been arrested on suspicion of the murder after the 30-year-old man died at around 3.30am on December 25 were released on Saturday, with no further action to be taken.

Tributes were laid at the scene of a murder investigation in Burcot Avenue, Wolverhampton
Tributes were laid at the scene of a murder in Burcot Avenue, Wolverhampton

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "The woman who was arrested yesterday has been released on bail pending further investigations.

""Our enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, or via Live Chat on our website, quoting 481 of December 25."

Alternatively, to give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.