A MURDER suspect is on the run after a man was stabbed to death at his home in Kingteignton last night (June 9).

The victim, in his 70s, suffered multiple stab in the attack at Chockland Road just after 9pm.

He was rushed to Torbay Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

It’s understood the gruesome attack was executed on the doorstep of the man’s home. Unconfirmed reports suggest his wife may have witnessed the assault.

An elderly woman was seen screaming in the streets in a distressed state shortly after the episode.

Police have not yet issued a description of the person they are seeking in connection with the death, except to say they hope to be in position to release more details ‘shortly.’

At least 10 patrol cars raced to the murder scene after receiving their first 999 call at 9.20pm. Armed officers were among those responding to the shout.

The road was immediately sealed off with local residents and taxi drivers quizzed about the bloody and shocking episode.

One said: ‘This has dumbfounded everyone. We can’t believe it has happened. It's causing a real panic locally.’

A police spokesman confirmed the dead man had received multiple stab wounds in the attack. He has not yet been named.

He stressed that no one else had been harmed during the incident. A murder inquiry has been launched and witnesses are being sought.

Det Chief Insp Roy Linden, Deputy Head of Major Crime said this morning: ‘We have launched a major investigation following the death of a local man last night.

‘We hope to be in a position to issue further details surrounding this incident to the public, shortly.’

He added: ‘We hope that the public will understand that this is a rapidly evolving situation, and at this time, the suspect remains outstanding.

‘Additional resources are being used from across Devon and Cornwall with the priority of identifying those responsible, and as a result the residents of Kingsteignton can expect to see an increased police presence in the area.

‘We would also take this opportunity to reassure everyone that this type of incident is rare.

‘In the meantime we are asking that anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 999 quoting log 836 of June 9.’