Fleetwood Murder: Suspect in hospital

A murder suspect remains under police guard in hospital after a father was stabbed to death in Fleetwood.
Victim: Michael Hart died of his injuries following the stabbing.Victim: Michael Hart died of his injuries following the stabbing.
Victim: Michael Hart died of his injuries following the stabbing.

A murder suspect remains under police guard in hospital after a father was stabbed to death in Fleetwood.

Michael Hart, 31 from Fleetwood, died of his injuries at hospital after he was found in Broomfield Road shortly after 1am on Sunday.

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The suspected killer, 33-year-old Stephen Derbyshire, is receiving medical treatment in hospital where he remains under police guard.

Victim: Michael Hart died of his injuries following the stabbing.Victim: Michael Hart died of his injuries following the stabbing.
Victim: Michael Hart died of his injuries following the stabbing.

He was arrested in the town on Sunday afternoon following a manhunt for him and he is yet to be questioned.

Mr Hart , a father-of-two, was attacked following a car crash on Hatfield Avenue in the town and a short foot chase.