Marcus Ramsay murder: Everything we know about Sheffield stabbing one week on

As detectives continue to investigate the fatal stabbing of a dad-of-two in Sheffield last weekend, here is everything known about the case so far:
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- Marcus Ramone Ramsay, aged 35, was stabbed in his chest when violence flared at a house party on Horninglow Road, Firth Park, in the early hours of Saturday, August 8.

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- South Yorkshire Police said the force was notified about the knife attack at 12.20am.

Marcus Ramsay was stabbed to death in Horninglow Road, Firth Park, last weekendMarcus Ramsay was stabbed to death in Horninglow Road, Firth Park, last weekend
Marcus Ramsay was stabbed to death in Horninglow Road, Firth Park, last weekend
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- When police officers and paramedics arrived at the scene there was a crowd of around 100 people gathered in the street.

- Both emergency services described the crowd as ‘hostile’ and it was reported to have been difficult for ambulances to get to the injured man until officers cleared a route through.

- A police officer administered initial emergency first aid until public order was restored and ambulances could reach the patient.

- Marcus, a dad-of-two, was taken to the Northern General Hospital but could not be saved and was pronounced dead a short time later.

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- Four other men, all 24, were also injured during the incident and were treated at hospital but survived.

- No arrests have yet been made.

- Detectives believe that a number of those at the house party had attended an illegal rave in Concord Park, Shiregreen, earlier in the night.

- They have issued an appeal for anyone at either of the events to come forward and share any mobile phone footage they may have in a bid to help establish the movements of those involved in the attack.

- Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Mark Oughton, who is leading the police probe, said there were ‘potentially dozens of witnesses’.

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- An inquest into Mr Ramsay’s death was opened and adjourned yesterday for further enquiries to be carried out.

- Police patrols have been stepped up in Firth Park in the wake of the stabbing.

- Anyone with information about the murder should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident 18 of August 8, or email [email protected].

Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555111.