THREE people have been found dead in a flat while a teenager has been arrested and officers find a “firearm”.
On Friday night, Bedfordshire Police said officers found a firearm on Bramingham Road, adding that police believed all those involved in the incident were “known to each other”.
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Forensic officers search the area near the apartments where the suspect was arrestedCredit: Tom Bowles
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A policeman stands guard next to the cordon Credit: Hyde News & Pictures
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Police rushed to the scene in Luton in the early hours of Friday morningCredit: PA
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Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy during a press briefing this afternoonCredit: BBC
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A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people died at a flat in Leabank, off Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire Police said.
Neighbors heard “bangs” at the site where three people were found dead after the “horrific” attack.
Police officers made the horrific discovery today around 5:30 a.m. during a social assistance call to the address.
All three victims were pronounced dead at the scene. It is not yet known how they died.
The 18-year-old was arrested shortly afterwards in nearby Bramingham Road and remains in custody for questioning.
Bedfordshire Police said the death was an isolated incident.
A neighbour, speaking to MailOnline, said: “I thought I heard some bangs, about fifteen to six. But I thought it was a car backfiring.”
Assistant Chief Constable John Murphy told a press briefing outside the force’s headquarters in Kempston this afternoon that the weapon had been found during searches of the area.
He did not describe what kind of weapon was found.
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Mr Murphy added that details such as the age or gender of the victims would not be made public until next of kin had been contacted.
Asked about the police cordon outside, Mr Murphy said the incident itself took place entirely inside the apartment building.
A slightly wider search is underway, which has been completed with the aim of locating and arresting the suspect, he said.
“The cordoned off area in the wider area is likely where that arrest was made.”
An increased police presence will remain in the Marsh Farm area.
Mr Murphy said officers were called in response to a “report of harassment brought to us by a member of the public”.
“Police officers were immediately sent to the address in question and unfortunately upon arrival we found three people who were very seriously injured,” he said.
“Unfortunately, all three people were later pronounced dead at the scene.
“We immediately launched a homicide investigation, deploying officers from our specialist crime team within our main crime unit.
“As a result of the investigation we completed at a very early stage this morning, we were able to identify and arrest the individual.”
ARMED OFFICERS
Armed police officers were earlier seen wearing balaclavas on a green area near the scene.
Davy Bridgestock, who lives in the block with his family, told the BBC: “I woke up this morning to my boys screaming. Looking out the window, I saw police everywhere.
“I didn’t know what to do, whether to leave the building or not.
“It’s pretty scary when you have kids in an apartment building.”
Speaking to ITV, Mr Bridgestock added: “I didn’t know what to think, I went out to check and I looked out the window and I saw armed police everywhere, balaclavas even had guns… we didn’t know what to do… either is very scary.”
Another resident, Mia, added: “It’s very painful to hear something like this happening on your doorstep; it’s not nice at all.”
One witness said on Facebook: “A van with more police, over 12 police cars this morning with at least three ambulances turned up.”
We understand that this news will be incredibly shocking, but rest assured that we will work tirelessly to establish the full circumstances of these deaths.
Detective Superintendent Rob Hall
Detective Constable Rob Hall said earlier: “This is a truly horrific incident which has unfortunately resulted in the tragic deaths of three people.
“We understand that this news will be incredibly shocking, but please be assured that we will work tirelessly to establish the full circumstances of these deaths.
“One man has been arrested in connection with the incident and we do not believe there is a threat to the wider community.
“However, we appreciate that people will be concerned, so there will be an increased police presence in and around the area today and over the coming days to answer questions and provide security.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting Operation Longacre.
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The weapon was found near the scene, police confirmed Credit: Tom Bowles
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Evidence continues to accumulate Credit: Tom Bowles
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