A further five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed.

Police investigating the murder of Mark Noke in Thornhill have now made a total of 16 arrests as part of the investigation.

Mark, 64, died of a stab wound to his chest at his home in Warburton Road on February 25.

A 23-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 27-year-old woman from Gosport was re-arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender after new information came to light.

A 49-year-old man from Southampton and a 33-year-old man from Southampton have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All four people remain in custody at this time.

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Whilst officers arrested a 47-year-old Southampton woman on suspicion of assisting an offender last Thursday, she was has been bailed while enquiries continue.

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

Visit www.mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC23W01-PO1 to send information and CCTV footage online.

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