FLOWERS have appeared at the scene of an alleged murder in Oxford. 

A murder investigation was launched by Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit after a man died in Walton Street, near the junctions of Great Clarendon Street and Little Clarendon Street, in Jericho, on Sunday night, at around 12.50am.

Formal identification has taken place and the police have now confirmed the victim as Alex Innes, 25, from Oxford.

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A post-mortem also confirmed the cause of his death was a stab wound and ten people were arrested in connection with the incident.

Tonight, flowers have started to appear at the junction between Walton Street and Beaumont Street.

Detective Inspector Nicola Underhill, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident in which a man has tragically died.

“Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Innes’ at this difficult time.”

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This story was written by Anna Colivicchi, she joined the team this year and covers health stories for the Oxfordshire papers. 

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