A Lloyd's customer has been stabbed to death following a violent altercation inside the bank's Derby branch earlier today.
Derbyshire Police confirmed a man in his 40s had been arrested on suspicion of murder, with a man in his 30s also being detained for assisting an alleged offender.
Both men remain in police custody while the investigation continues.
Police launched a major probe after a Lloyd's customer, who was identified as a man in his 30s, was stabbed inside the bank's St Peter's Street branch in Derby.
The victim, who was identified as a man aged in his 30s, was attacked inside the bank in St Peter's Street
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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, with his family being made aware despite formal identification not yet taking place.
The man arrested on suspicion of murder was detained by officers at a property in Western Road, Normanton, at around 6pm.
Officers arrested the second man at the same property.
Derbyshire Police has maintained a significant presence in the city centre as it continues to investigate the stabbing attack.
Detective Inspector Tony Owen, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, who is leading the investigation, said: “We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we’d like to thank them for their patience and understanding.
“No-one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident.
“Officers will be in the area for some time so we’d encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to us.
Stock image of policePA“We’d also encourage anyone with any information on this incident to please contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information has been urged to contact Derbyshire Police by quoting the reference 25000260624.
It is also possible to provide anonymous information through the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
