A sixth person has died in hospital following a knife attack on Jersey, police said.
The woman was left critically ill following reports of a multiple stabbing at a flat at Victoria Crescent, Upper Midvale Road, St Helier, just after 3pm.
The victim has since died at Jersey Hospital, a States of Jersey Police spokeswoman said tonight.
The victims are two women, two men and two young children who are believed to be Jersey residents but whose identities have not been disclosed.
A 30-year-old man is under arrest at Jersey Hospital where he is recovering from surgery, police added.
It is understood that all the victims were members of the same family.
A neighbour said she believed the family were Polish.
Independent
