Four people have been charged with murder following the death of a Bishop Auckland man.
The 41-year-old man was found unresponsive outside a property on West Lane at 6.30pm.
Despite medical treatment form emergency services he died at the scene.
A post-mortem examination found that he had died as the result of stab wounds.
Three men, aged 52, 44, and 42, and a 42-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the incident.
They have since been charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (December 4).
A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody where he is being questioned by officers.
A Bishop Auckland Police spokesperson said: "Four people have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Bishop Auckland.
"Officers were called to West Lane at around 6.30pm last Wednesday (November 29) where they found a 41-year-old local man unresponsive outside of an address.
"Sadly, despite medical treatment, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A postmortem examination has since revealed he died as a result of stab wounds.
"Three men, aged 52, 44, and 42, and a 42-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the incident.
"They have since been charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (December 4).
"A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody where he is being questioned by officers.
"Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing and residents may see an increased police presence in the area.
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"We would like to reassure residents that there is no wider risk to the public.
"Any witnesses who have yet to speak to officers are asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 351 of November 29.
"Alternatively, information can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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