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Man dead after stabbing in northeast Edmonton

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed to death in north Edmonton Wednesday morning.

No arrests have been made, police remain on scene

A man found suffering from stab wounds in Edmonton's Newton neighbourhood Wednesday morning has died of his injuries. (CBC)

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Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was stabbed to death in northeast Edmonton Wednesday morning.

Officers were called to a weapons complaint at a home the area of 118th Avenue and 54th Street at around 3:30 a.m., the Edmonton Police Service said.

The victim was taken to hospital where he died. 

Police remain at the scene in the Newton neighbourhood, where officers have cordoned off a section of the quiet residential street.

Officers could be seen securing evidence at the scene, placing pylons and police tape around a pair of black sneakers on the sidewalk.

No arrests have been made in the suspicious death. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled, police said.