A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Saturday morning in the Sundon Park area of Luton, as a man lost his life and a woman was hospitalised following an attack by two individuals armed with knives. Police received the distressing call to respond to Tenth Avenue at approximately 01.55 BST.
The initial reports suggest that a man and a woman became the victims of a violent assault by two men wielding knives. The consequences of this brutal attack were devastating, as a man in his 30s was declared deceased at the scene. In response, a murder investigation has been promptly initiated by Bedfordshire Police.
The woman who also suffered injuries during the attack was rushed to the hospital for immediate medical treatment. Her condition has not been disclosed at this time.
Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins, leading the investigation, expressed empathy for the local community, acknowledging the profound impact such shocking incidents have on residents. She assured the community that officers are diligently pursuing all possible leads and gathering evidence from the crime scene.
The police have been conducting house-to-house inquiries as part of their efforts to piece together the events leading up to the tragic attack. Additionally, investigators are appealing to anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Tenth Avenue between 1 am and 3 am and might possess dash-cam footage to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
In her statement, Detective Inspector Jenkins stressed the societal unacceptability of knife crime, and she extended her sympathies to the families of the victims and all those affected by this harrowing incident. She also expressed gratitude for the swift and professional response of the local emergency services in the face of this grave incident.
Any individuals with information related to this incident are urged to contact Bedfordshire Police and reference Operation Morcote.
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