Lloyds customer stabbed to death in Midlands bank as murder probe launched
General image of a police car(Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A Lloyds Bank customer was stabbed to death in a Midlands branch.Detectives launched a murder probe after a man was attacked on Tuesday, May 6.The victim, who was in his 30s, was a customer, police confirmed.READ MORE: Co-op confirms 'significant disruption' after 'highly sophisticated' cyber attackHe could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene in St Peter's Street, Derby.An area near the bank remained taped off by police.Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here.Derbyshire Constabulary said: "A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in a city centre bank."The man, who was a customer, was assaulted inside the Lloyds bank in St Peter’s Street at around 2.35pm today, May 6."The man, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene."While formal identification has not taken place, his family have been made aware."A significant police presence remains in the city centre and will do for some time to come."Anyone with any information that can assist is asked to contact the force using the 999-emergency number with reference 678 of today."A Lloyds spokesperson said: "We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Derby branch and our thoughts are with those affected."We are supporting our colleagues during this difficult time and will co-operate closely with the police."
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