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Detectives say the investigation is at "a very early stage", but a suspect has been arrested.

This is what we know so far...

What has happened?

Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) are at the scene at the home in North Houses Lane this afternoon (December 1), where a blue forensics tent has been set up in the driveway

A man aged in his 50s has died from stab wounds at a detached home in North Houses Lane, St Annes

When did it happen?

Emergency services were called to the home at 4.55pm on Sunday (November 30).

When did the man die?

Paramedics found the man critically injured with stab wounds inside the home at 4.55pm on Sunday (November 30), but despite their best efforts,he waspronounced dead at the scene

Paramedics found the man critically injured with stab wounds inside the home and despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Who has been arrested?

A 55-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody. The woman's relationship to the man is not yet clear.

Who is the victim?

Detectives and forensics are at the scene of a murder investigation in North Houses Lane, St Annes today (December 1)

Lancashire Police say the man has not yet been formally identified.

What is happening now?

Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) are at the scene this afternoon (December 1), where a blue forensics tent has been set up in the driveway.

A number of police vehicles are parked outside the home, which has been cordoned off with police tape.

You can view pictures taken live from the scene this afternoon here.

What happens next?

Lancashire Police detectives say the murder investigation is still an a "very early stage", but a 55-year-old woman is being held in custody on suspicion of murder.

Det Ch Supt Ian Whitehead, from the Force Major Investigation Team, is leading the investigation and is appealing for anyone with who saw anything suspicious or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in contact.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies from stab wounds in St Anne...

What has Lancashire Police said so far?

Det Ch Supt Ian Whitehead said: "Firstly, my thoughts are with the deceased man’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

"We are at a very early stage of our investigation and, while an arrest has been made, we need to establish the full circumstances of what has gone on.

"I know this incident will cause a great deal of shock in the community, but I would like to reassure residents that our dedicated officers are working hard to establish the full facts behind the man’s death and bring whoever is responsible to justice.

"We will be increasing the number of officers on patrol in the area over the coming days."

How can I get in touch with police if I have information?

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log 0893 of November 30, 2020.

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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This is everything we know so far about the St Annes murder investigation