A MAN in his 30s has been found floating in a reservoir in Cornwall after being stabbed to death.

Police have launched a murder investigation and a 50-year-old man has been arrested.

Cops were called to the Drift reservoir near Penzance, west Cornwall, on Thursday afternoon.

Officers discovered a stab wound to his chest after performing CPR on the victim.

The man was in his 30s and police are trying to identify him and locate his next of kin.

Inquiries were carried out both in Cornwall and in Warwickshire and the 50-year-old man remains in custody for questioning.

Det Insp Steve Hambly, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said:"We're in the early stages of our investigation to establish the circumstances that led to the death of this man.

"Scene guards remain in place at locations in St Ives and Penzance whilst officers continue enquiries and those are expected to remain in place over the weekend.

"I'm keen to hear from any members of the public who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area of Draft Reservoir or Lelant through the period from Monday 15 February to Thursday 18 February."

Anyone with any information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 686 18/02/21.

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