Two separate incidents of fatal stabbings in Bedford and Bournemouth have resulted in the arrests of young suspects. Authorities are conducting murder inquiries and urging witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing in Bedford on Riverfield Drive. Emergency services responded to the incident around 2 pm on Friday, finding a man in his 20s who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Major Crime Unit for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire has launched a murder inquiry, and the suspect remains in custody. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
In a separate incident, a 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a double stabbing on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth. The attack, occurring at around 11:45 pm on Friday, left a 34-year-old woman dead at the scene and a 38-year-old woman seriously injured. Police have released CCTV images of a hooded suspect and are collecting information from witnesses. Authorities have increased their presence in the area as the investigation continues.
