Update: Norwich murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Paragon Place, Norwich, which happened last month, have interviewed a man on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The man, aged in his 20s, voluntarily attended a police station in Stoke Newington, London, today (Sunday 15 September). 

The suspect was interviewed under caution by officers from the Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team, who were assisted by the Metropolitan Police.

The interview follows an incident in Paragon Place on Friday 2 August where 38-year-old Oliver Payne died after suffering a single stab wound to the chest. Officers were called to the scene at 6.44pm following reports a man had been stabbed. Despite the best efforts by emergency services, Mr Payne was pronounced dead at the scene.

Senior Investigation Officer Detective Inspector Sam Pontin said: “Our enquiries are progressing and we continue with every effort to trace the suspect, who we believe was known to the victim.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Norfolk Police quoting reference 433 of 2 August 2024 via any of the following channels:

Website: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363724O91-PO1

Phone: 101

Crimestoppers: Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org