A FOURTH man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed in the chest.
Police have raided a home on Selborne Avenue in Harefield.
It comes after Mark Noke, 64, died of a stab wound to his chest at his home in Warburton Road, Thornhill, in the early hours of Saturday, February 25.
The incident shocked the community with police launching a murder investigation.
A 20-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He is the fourth man to be arrested in connection with the incident.
Three other men, aged 20, 23 and 31, from Southampton, were bailed on Friday as part of the investigation.
Officers investigating the murder have charged two men with other offences.
Jack Follett, 23, of International Way, Southampton, has been charged with possession of a firearm and Aaron Morgan, 31, of Bursledon Road, Southampton, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of controlled substances.
Mark Noke's family described him as a "kind and loving" member of the family.
In a tribute, they said: “Mark was a kind and loving member of our family who also touched the lives of so many others with his warmth, kindness, and generosity.
"He was a devoted, loving father who was committed to caring for his son.
“Mark’s passing has left a void that will be deeply felt, not just by his family but by all who knew him.
“Mark had a gift for making people feel seen and heard. He had a ready smile, a listening ear, and a compassionate heart that drew people to him.”
Call 101 or report via the force’s website quoting Operation Hibiscus or the crime reference number 44230077698.
You can also send information including CCTV footage online by going to wwww.mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC23W01-PO1 quoting the same reference number.
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