Triple murder investigation launched after police discover bodies inside flat in Luton as teenager is arrested over appalling incident

A neighbour has told how he saw armed police everywhere after he was woken up this morning by one of his children screaming.

Davy Bridgestock who lives in Leabank with his partner Lauren Purcell and their two sons, told ITV:

I didnt 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 didnt know what to do.

Lauren added:

The fire brigade was there as well, we werrent sure if there was a fire, we werent sure what was going on. Weve never had armed police here before, it was very frightening.

Bedfordshire Police has told reporters it will provide an update at 2pm at its headquarters in Kempston.

Here is the statement released by Bedfordshire Police at 12.30pm:

An investigation has been launched following the death of three people at a property in Luton this morning (Friday).Police were called at approximately 5.30am to reports of concerns for welfare at flat in Leabank, off Wauluds Bank Drive.

Emergency services attended and discovered three people with injuries. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. Shortly afterwards an 18-year-old man was arrested in Bramingham Road. He has been taken into police custody for questioning and an investigation has been launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.

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.”

by Jose Ramos

A murder investigation has been launched after three people were found dead in a flat in Luton.

Officers were called to the flat on Leabank, off Wauluds Bank Drive during a welfare call around 5.30am today.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and found three injured people. All were pronounced dead at the scene and the cause of death is not yet known.

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The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire major crime unit has launched a triple murder investigation this afternoon after three bodies were found inside a flat in Luton.

Heres what we know so far:

• Police called to reports of welfare concerns at a block of flats in Leabank at 5.30am this morning
• Three people were found with injuries and declared dead at the scene
• The cause of the injuries and the ages and gender of the victims has not been disclosed
• Shortly afterwards, police arrested an 18-year-old man in a nearby street and took him into custody for questioning
• Police say there is no threat to the wider community but patrols will be stepped up locally to reassure residents

Hello and welcome to MailOnlines live coverage as police in Bedfordshire launch a triple murder investigation after being called to a flat in Luton earlier today.

The victims were all discovered with fatal injuries in what police have described as an appalling incident following reports of welfare concern s at a block of flats in the town at 5.30am.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and taken into police custody.

Stick with us as we bring you the latest developments on this breaking news story.