Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the fatal stabbing of a man.
Officers have today (Monday) arrested a boy and a girl, both aged 16, on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Humberstone Road, in the Leagrave and Challney area of Luton.
Police were called shortly after 6pm yesterday (Sunday), to reports of an altercation involving three people.
Emergency services attended the scene and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He died a short while later.
Detectives from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit today made an arrest before executing a warrant at an address in Luton, leading to the second suspect being taken into custody.
The pair are both in custody awaiting questioning by officers.
Detective Inspector Adam Bridges, leading the investigation, said: “We are working hard to establish the events that led to this altercation and the loss of a young man’s life.
“Our investigation will continue and are asking that anyone who has information about the incident to come forward.
“Anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from around the time and location of the incident is asked to contact us via 101 quoting Op Farnix.”
Alternatively, you can report to us anonymously via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
