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| Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing | Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing |
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| The incident happened in Santa Cruz Avenue in Bletchley | The incident happened in Santa Cruz Avenue in Bletchley |
| Two women have died and a teenage boy and a man have been seriously injured in a suspected stabbing at a block of flats. | Two women have died and a teenage boy and a man have been seriously injured in a suspected stabbing at a block of flats. |
| They were found by police following an incident in Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, in Milton Keynes at about 18:36 GMT on Christmas Day. | They were found by police following an incident in Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, in Milton Keynes at about 18:36 GMT on Christmas Day. |
| The women, aged 38 and 24, died at the scene while the man, in his late 20s, and the boy were taken to hospital, where they are said to be in a stable condition. | The women, aged 38 and 24, died at the scene while the man, in his late 20s, and the boy were taken to hospital, where they are said to be in a stable condition. |
| A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and remained in police custody. | A 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and remained in police custody. |
| Forensic officers were at the scene on Thursday as investigations continued | Forensic officers were at the scene on Thursday as investigations continued |
| A dog was also injured in the incident and was taken to a vet but did not survive. | A dog was also injured in the incident and was taken to a vet but did not survive. |
| Thames Valley Police confirmed a murder investigation was under way and the parties were "known to each other". | Thames Valley Police confirmed a murder investigation was under way and the parties were "known to each other". |
| Det Ch Insp Stuart Brangwin, of the major crime unit, said: "Firstly I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the women who have tragically died in this shocking incident. | Det Ch Insp Stuart Brangwin, of the major crime unit, said: "Firstly I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the women who have tragically died in this shocking incident. |
| "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." | "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." |
| Forensic investigation officers could be seen walking to and from an address | Forensic investigation officers could be seen walking to and from an address |
| Floral tributes have been left close to the police cordon in the area. | Floral tributes have been left close to the police cordon in the area. |
| A family was seen leaving two bouquets of flowers, along with a grey teddy bear wearing a Santa Claus outfit, at the railings surrounding a children's play area in Santa Cruz Avenue. | A family was seen leaving two bouquets of flowers, along with a grey teddy bear wearing a Santa Claus outfit, at the railings surrounding a children's play area in Santa Cruz Avenue. |
| A woman, who said she did not know the deceased, said: "This is a lovely area. You don't expect to see this kind of thing here." | A woman, who said she did not know the deceased, said: "This is a lovely area. You don't expect to see this kind of thing here." |
| Shazna Muzammil, a Conservative councillor on Milton Keynes City Council, said in a statement on X, external: "This is horrible on Christmas Day and we are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic events in Bletchley. | |
| "Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and neighbours of the two women who have tragically lost their lives." | |
| Flowers and a teddy bear were left close to the police cordon at the scene | Flowers and a teddy bear were left close to the police cordon at the scene |
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