A PENSIONER was found stabbed to death in his home at the weekend, it was revealed yesterday.

Kenneth Scott, 66, was found in his ground-floor flat, in Gray Street, Hendon, Sunderland, early on Sunday.

Police were called to his home at 4.30am after his body was found by neighbours.

A post-mortem examination carried out at Sunderland Royal Hospital confirmed Mr Scott had died from stab wounds.

A man and woman have been arrested and are helping police with their inquiries.

Anyone with information about Mr Scott's death is asked to contact Sunderland City CID on 0191-454 7555.