Police have named the alleged murder victim who died after sustaining stab wounds as Dean Fishwick, 51, from Peterlee. He died following an incident in the town on Wednesday, September 23.
Incident on Thames Road
Officers were called to an address in Thames Road shortly before midnight following reports that a man had suffered stab wounds. Mr Fishwick was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Arrests and ongoing investigation
An investigation is ongoing, and a police cordon remains in place while crime scene investigators continue to work at the scene. A 53-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder remain in police custody. A 77-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation.
Appeal for information
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 582 of September 23. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
