THREE teenagers have been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed near a city center bus station.
Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of men at 5.50pm on Wednesday as he walked along Greenhill Street near Bedford bus station.
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Thomas Taylor, 17, was fatally stabbed near a bus station in BedfordCredit: PA
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Giving flowers near Greenhill Street after stabbingCredit: PA
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Police at Bedford bus station after horrific stabbingCredit: Story Picture Agency
The Bedford Academy student was taken to hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Ahmed Adam, 18, from Kempston, Bedford, and two other men, aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were arrested on Friday.
Bedfordshire Police confirmed they had been charged with murder on Saturday.
They were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Detectives investigating the case arrested three more people over the weekend.
A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old were arrested on Saturday and are being questioned by the police.
An 18-year-old man was also arrested and released on bail while the investigation continues.
Detective Inspector Richard Stott said: “Our thoughts are with Thomas’ family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
“We understand this was a shocking incident and we would like to reassure our local community that we are working tirelessly on this case and would urge anyone with information to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to call the police on 101 on the anonymous Operation Cimarron number or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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