A SEVENTH man has been arrested as part of a Southampton murder probe. 

The 39-year-old from Southampton was arrested in Queensway at 11.30am yesterday.

He has been held on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody.

Six other men, aged 21, 23, 28, 31 and two aged 20, have been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of the case.

They have all been bailed with conditions.

Mark Noke was stabbed in the chest in the early hours of Saturday, 25 February.

He was found with 'significant injuries' in his flat on Warburton Road.

His death sparked a murder probe in the heart of Thornhill. 

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DI Elizabeth Brunt said: “We continue to follow up multiple leads and work through a large amount of evidence as part of our investigation into Mark’s murder.

“Please continue to report any information which could help bring those responsible to justice.

“Extra patrols continue in the Thornhill area so if you see an officer in the area and have any concerns, please speak to them.”

Anyone with information can call 101 or report via the police website, quoting Operation Hibiscus or crime reference number 44230077698.