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Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing

BBC A police car and police forensics van parked outside some houses on Davies Road in Salisbury. Police tape surrounds one of the properties. BBC
Darren Hughes was stabbed in Longhedge, Salisbury on Saturday morning

A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing.

Emergency services were called to a property on Davies Road in Longhedge, Salisbury at 07:52 BST on Saturday, where 52-year-old Darren Hughes was found deceased.

Alfie Miller, 21, of Willow Drive in Durrington, has been charged with his murder. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Monday.

His family are being supported by specialist officers, Wiltshire Police said.

Police cordons outside of the property have been removed but a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said a continued police presence will remain in the area for several days.

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