Three people dead and 18-year-old arrested over ‘truly appalling’ incident in Luton

A murder investigation has been launched by Bedfordshire Police

Three people were found dead at a flat in Luton with a teenager arrested (Bedfordshire Police/PA Wire)

A teenager has been arrested after three people were found dead inside a property in Luton on Friday morning.

Police were called at 3.30am after receiving reports of concerns for welfare at a flat in Leabank, and discovered three people with injuries.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, all three were pronounced dead at the scene and a murder investigation has been launched.

Shortly afterwards, an 18-year-old man was arrested in Bramingham Road and remains in police custody for questioning.

An investigation has since been launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.

The teenager remains in police custody for questioning (Bedfordshire Police/PA Wire)

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.”

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