Luton men arrested in murder probe after 26-year-old victim dies in hospital following assault
Three Luton men have been arrested in a murder investigation after a 26-year-old man died in hospital following an attack.
Thames Valley Police were called by South Central Ambulance Service at shortly after 1.50am on Sunday (November 11) following reports that a man had been assaulted in Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes.
The victim, who has been named as Ezekiel Williams, aged 26, from London, died in hospital on Monday.
Two men, aged 21 and 28 from Luton have been arrested on suspicion of murder and another man, aged 30, also from Luton, on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in custody.
Detective Inspector Rob Underhill, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with Ezekiel’s family and loved ones at this devastating time.
“Specially trained family liaison officers are supporting them as they come to terms with their devastating loss.
“We have made three arrests in connection with this investigation and do not believe that there is any wider risk to the local community.
“We are carrying out a thorough and extensive investigation to establish exactly what happened.
“We recognise this incident will cause concern within the local community. There will continue to be an increased police presence in and around The Hub and Milton Keynes city centre over the coming days, and I would encourage anybody with concerns to speak with our officers.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Midsummer Boulevard and The Hub between 1am and 2am on Sunday morning to come forward if they witnessed anything that could assist our investigation.
“We are particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have mobile phone footage, dash-cam footage or CCTV recordings from the area at the time.
“Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital in helping us piece together the circumstances of this incident.”
Anybody with information should call 101 or report online, quoting reference 43260570882. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website.