Horror as three die after being found injured in Luton flat - police launch murder probe
Three people died at a flat after being found with injuries by emergency services.
A teenager has been arrested after three people died in a flat in Luton this morning.
Bedfordshire Police were called at about 5.30am to reports of concerns for welfare at a flat in Leabank, off Wauluds Bank Drive.
Three people were found with injuries and all died at the scene, the force confirmed.
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Bramingham Road a short time later and remains in custody for questioning. There is believed to be no threat to the wider community.
Detective Superintendent Rob Hall said: “This is a truly appalling incident which has sadly resulted in the tragic deaths of three people.
“We understand this news will be incredibly shocking, but please be assured we will work tirelessly to establish the full circumstances surrounding these deaths.
“One man has been arrested in connection with the incident and we do not believe there is any threat to the wider community.
"However, we appreciate people will be concerned, so there will be an increased presence of community police officers in and around the area today and over the coming days to answer questions and provide reassurance.”
With a police cordon now in place, neighbours described the scenes outside the building as very scary.
Davy Bridgestock who lives in Leabank with his partner Lauren Purcell and their two sons, said he had been woken by one of his boys screaming.
"I didn't know what to think, I went out to check on them and looked out the window, and saw armed police everywhere, balaclavas even had the guns... we didn't know what to do."
Lauren added: "The fire brigade was there as well, we weren't sure if there was a fire, we weren't sure what was going on. We've never had armed police here before, it was very frightening."
