A 21-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been formally identified following the launch of a police murder probe earlier this week.

Joseph Tayaye sadly died following an incident in The Hide, Netherfield, at 11.35pm on Monday, March 28.

A Section 60 order was put in place in Milton Keynes following the incident but has now expired.

Thames Valley Police launched a murder investigation on Thursday, March 31.

This came after a post-mortem found the 21-year-old died from a stab wound to the chest.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Andy Howard, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Joseph at what must be an extremely difficult time for them.

“A detailed investigation is ongoing and while no arrests have been made, we are following several positive lines of enquiry.

“I would again appeal to anybody who saw or heard anything in the area around The Hide between 11pm and midnight on Monday, or has any information that they believe may be relevant to contact police.

“Anyone with information should call us on 101 or they can report online on our website, quoting reference 43220134974.

“If you do not wish to speak with the police but have information you can report 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”