A father-of-two was stabbed to death at his village home after spending Christmas with his family.

Paul Hanson, 54, suffered a stab wound during an incident at a property in West Cowick, Snaith, yesterday evening.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Little London Way at around 7.15pm, but he died in hospital a short time later.

A 53-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody while detectives continue to probe the incident.

Forensic teams were at the scene of the semi detached, cream rendered house today. 

A 12-reg VW Golf convertible and a small Vauxhall van with the livery of a construction firm could be seen on the drive of the house.

Humberside Police said there was no wider risk to members of the public, but officers will remain in the area in the coming days.

A spokesperson said: 'A man who sustained a fatal stab wound at a property in West Cowick on Wednesday 28 December has been named by his family as Paul Hanson, aged 54.

'We were called to reports of an injured man at a property on Little London Way, West Cowick in Snaith at 7.15pm.

'Paul Hanson, aged 54 was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment, but sadly he died shortly afterwards.

'A woman, aged 53 was arrested on suspicion of murder and currently remains in police custody whilst we continue with lines of enquiry.

'Paul’s family continue to be supported by specialist trained officers and have asked for privacy at this time.'

Earlier, Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Burnett added: 'We understand that news of a tragic incident such as this will cause shock and concern to people in the village and surrounding areas. 

'However, I wish to reassure people that this was an isolated incident between people who were known to each other and, as such, there is no wider risk to members of the public.

'Officers will remain in West Cowick over the coming days whilst we continue with our investigation, and a scene guard will remain in place.'