Murder investigation launched after man found dead inside Blackpool hotel
Police have named the man and said his family are being supported by officers
A murder investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found with stab wounds at a Blackpool hotel.
Police were called to The Garfield Hotel, on Springfield Road, on Sunday (10 November) after a concern for welfare call.
The body of a man in his 50s was found dead inside the address. He had suffered a number of stab wounds, police said.
The death is being treated as a murder and Lancashire Constabulary have launched an investigation.
Police have also named the victim as Kevin Price, 59, who lived at the address. His family are being supported, they said.
Det Chief Insp Simon Pritchard, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with Kevin Price’s loved ones at this time.
“A murder investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing. I would appeal to anyone who can help us to get in touch.
“I am especially keen to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road between Thursday last week and Sunday.
“Even if you think the information you have is insignificant, please come and speak to us and let us be the judge as it could help us piece together the events that led to Kevin’s tragic death.”
You can contact police on 101 quoting log 0350 of November 10th. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.