A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was found stabbed in the street.

Thames Valley Police officers were scrambled to the scene at around 11.34pm last night (March 28) after reports of a stabbing outside a property in The Hide, Netherfield.

Police and the ambulance service attended the scene where a 21-year-old man had been found with stab wounds.

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He was treated at the scene and a Milton Keynes University Hospital but died early this morning (March 29).

The force said his next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A Section 60 order has since been put in place in Milton Keynes following the incident, which is set to expire at 5pm tomorrow (March 30).

The order gives police greater stop and search powers during this time within the specified location.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Andy Howard, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time.

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Section 60 order in place as per above

“We are in the very early stages of our investigation and we are working to establish the exact circumstances of what has taken place.

"As such, it is very important that anyone with any information at all which could relate to this offence gets in touch as soon as possible.

“If you saw any kind of disturbance in the Netherfield area at about 11.30pm last night, or if you have any other information which you think could help us, I would urge you to get in touch.

“I know that this news is likely to cause concern in the community, but I would like to reassure everyone that a full and thorough investigation is underway.

“People are likely to see a large police presence in the area over the next few days as we carry out our investigation, and a scene watch is in place at the location where this incident occurred."

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The area covered by the Section 60 notice is bounded by H3 Monks Way/Calverton Lane, V10 Brickhill Street, the A4146, Stoke Road/Whaddon Road and North Buckinghamshire Way.

He said: “It is designed not only to protect the public but also to prevent the escalation of any further violence.

“If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to our officers."

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting the reference number 2376.

Or you can make a report online, or contact Crimestoppers annonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.