Second Arrest in Murder Enquiry – Appeal for Missing Residents To Come Forward

Published on: 13 Aug, 2013
Updated on: 14 Aug, 2013

Police cars crowd in near the scene of the incident while the Woking Road entrance to Bellfields remained closed.

A second arrest was made following the discovery of a man’s body at an address in the Bellfields area of Guildford this morning (Tuesday, August 13).

Officers had also appealed for a 22-year-old male and a 14-year-old male, believed to be residents at the address and whose whereabouts were unknown, to make contact with them as soon as possible.

A 16-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder around 5.15pm. A 49-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Please note: an updated story can be read by clicking here.

Cedar Way, Bellfields near the A320 Guildford to Woking Road

Officers were alerted to an incident in Cedar Way at 10.04am following a report of violence against a person. Police officers and ambulance crews attended.

Roads were closed while the scene was examined and remained closed this evening (Tuesday, August 13) at 7.45pm. Police officers appeared to be continuing with door-to-door enquiries.

A screen has been ercted around the front of No. 2 Cedar Way and a scene of crime tent erected in the front garden.

A screen has been erected around the front of No. 2 Cedar Way and a scene of crime tent erected in the front garden.

An investigation is on-going and officers are still in the area carrying out enquiries. Cordons will remain in place while enquiries continue.

Forensic examiners were still at the scene this evening

The victim suffered stab wounds.

One resident said this evening (Tuesday) that she used to work very close to 2 Cedar Way but had never been aware of any trouble or disturbance.

Curious local residents could be seen visiting the scene to observe police activity. One young woman was heard to say: “I have been here all day watching the goings on.”

So far there has been no appeal from police for witnesses other than for the missing residents to come forward..

A police officer manning the cordon said she had no idea how long Stoughton Road and Cedar Way would remain closed.

Local councillor for Stoke Ward, Zoe Franklin, said this evening: “I was deeply saddened by news of the tragic incident that took place this morning. My sympathies are with the victim’s family and friends.

“I hope that at this difficult time they will be given the space that they need to come to terms with the events and emotions of today.”