65-year-old man killed in stabbing on Nedergade in Odense – 81-year-old charged
A 65-year-old man died on Wednesday morning following a stabbing on Nedergade in Odense. An 81-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder.
Murder on Nedergade: 81-year-old to appear in custody hearing on Thursday
A 65-year-old man died on Wednesday morning following a stabbing on Nedergade in central Odense, according to Fyns Police. An 81-year-old man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the case.
According to B.T., the victim was taken by ambulance to Odense University Hospital in critical condition shortly before 09.00. He died subsequently from his injuries.
The 81-year-old will appear on Thursday at 08.30 in a custody hearing at the Court in Odense. Both men are from Odense Municipality, the police district confirms.
Duty officer at Fyns Police Mads Boel states that Nedergade remains cordoned off whilst the investigation is ongoing. The cordon applies to the section from Frue Kirkestræde and up to Overgade.
Police urge residents to respect the cordons and follow police instructions.
Source: B.T.