More people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed in his flat.

Police investigating the murder of Mark Noke have arrested a 25-year-old man from Southampton. He remains in police custody at this time.

A 39-year-old Southampton man had previously been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

He was re-arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder and has been bailed while enquiries continue.

So far, 11 people have been arrested as part of the investigation.

Police are still appealing to find Leighton Tabone, 23, who has links to Southampton and Gosport.

READ MORE: Timeline of Mark Noke murder investigation

On Sunday, a 29-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man both from Southampton were arrested.

A 27-year-old woman from Gosport, who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on police bail.

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

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Howard Broadribb is leading the investigation.

He said: “New evidence came to light which led us to rearrest this individual.

“We continue to work through a large quantity of information and leads and I hope these arrests show the continued dedication our team has to getting justice for Mark and his family in what has been a complex investigation.

“We continue our appeal to find 23-year-old Leighton Tabone, who has links to Southampton and Gosport, as part of this case, so please call 999 if you see him. Anyone who is found to be harbouring him could be arrested for committing a criminal offence.”

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Mr Noke, 64, died after being stabbed in the chest on February 25.

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

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

You can also send information including CCTV footage online by going to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC23W01-PO1 quoting the same reference number.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.