Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman

Arsenal balloons and Jamaican flags adorn lampposts near the house where the tragic stabbing occurred

placeholder image — Arsenal balloons and Jamaican flags adorn lampposts near the house where the tragic stabbing occurred

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

However, West Midlands Police revealed two men arrested on suspicion of murder hours after a 30-year-old man died from stab wounds have been released.

The victim, believed to be father Trey Johnson, was stabbed in Burcot Avenue just after 3.30am.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Flowers outside the property where the stabbing occurred on Christmas Day

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Two men, aged 35 and 58, were arrested on suspicion of murder the same morning. They have since been released with no further action being taken.

"We've since arrested a 42-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender and she remains in custody for questioning."

Friends have adorned street furniture on the victim's street with flowers and mementoes

The spokesman added: ""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 25 Dec."

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