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Double murder probe as two men die and third seriously injured in ‘horrific’ stabbing
A DOUBLE murder probe has been launched after two men died and a third was left seriously injured in a bloody knife attack.
Police were scrambled to Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, at around 1.18am today following reports a man had been hit by a car.
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When they arrived, officers found three men suffering from stab wounds.
Two of the victims were declared dead at the scene, while a third was rushed to hospital in a serious condition.
Specially trained officers are now supporting the family members of those involved.
No arrests have been made with police confirming it was a "contained incident".
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The ages of those involved have not been released and they have not yet been formally identified.
Trainee Detective Superintendent Carl Foster from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: “This was a horrific incident which has resulted in two young men losing their lives and a third suffering very serious injuries.
"I understand how concerning this will be for residents, however from what we know so far we believe this to be a contained incident with no wider ongoing threat to the public.
“There can be absolutely no excuse for such violence and we will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.
"The area was fairly busy at the time and I would urge anyone who saw what happened, or anything leading up to it, to contact police."
Anyone with any information can call police on 101 quoting Operation Crux.
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