Two women have died and a man and a teenage boy have suffered serious injuries after a reported stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day.
A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remained in police custody, Thames Valley police said.
Officers were called to a block of flats in Bletchley just after 6.30pm on Wednesday after reports that a stabbing had taken place.
The two women, 38 and 24, died at the scene. The man, in his late 20s, and the teenage boy were taken to hospital with serious injuries. They were both in a stable condition, police said.
A dog also injured in the incident was taken to vets but did not survive.
A large cordon was in place at the scene on Thursday afternoon and a forensics team could be seen entering and walking up the stairs of a block of flats.
Numbered yellow evidence markers and first aid kits were visible on the road and pavement outside, and on the boot of a car parked on the adjoining street.
The next of kin of both women had been informed and were being supported by police officers. Formal identification would be undertaken in due course, the force added.
DCI Stuart Brangwin, the senior investigating officer, said: “Firstly I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the women who have tragically died in this shocking incident.
“We have launched a double-murder investigation, which may be concerning to the wider public; however, we have made an arrest and are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident and the parties are known to each other.
“Members of the public will see a large police presence in the area while our investigation takes place. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to approach our officers and they will do their best to help.”
He asked anyone with information or footage to call 101, quoting reference number 43240622935, or to make a report online, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Source: theguardian.com
