Hull: Man arrested on suspicion of murder following Hessle Road stabbing

Two people are currently in police custody after being arrested on Tuesday 13 September in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jason Whincup on Hessle Road, Hull on Wednesday 31 August.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder alongside a 22-year-old woman who has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) Detective Chief Inspector Nicole Elliot said: “Over the course of the last eight days, since we released a CCTV image of a cyclist we wanted to speak to in connection with the incident, we have continued to follow a number of lines of enquiry.

“I’d like to thank members of the public for their support in providing some really helpful information. As a result, yesterday, Monday 13 September officers conducted a number of warrants at addresses in Hull and a man and woman are now in custody assisting us with our investigation.

“Members of the public will continue to see an increased police presence as detectives conduct house to house enquiries in the vicinity of Ings Road, Hull as we work to establish the circumstances surrounding Jason’s death.

“If you do have any concerns and see our officers in the area, please do speak to one of our officers.”

Anybody with any information which could assist with lines of enquiry in connection with the investigation, should call the non-emergency number 101 quoting log 86 of 31 August 2022. If you would prefer to report information anonymously, you can do so by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.