Two murder inquiries launched in Luton on same day

Two separate murder inquiries were launched in Luton yesterday over the deaths of two men.
By Stewart Carr
Published 26th Apr 2019, 11:38 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2019, 11:54 BST
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On Wednesday morning, a man in his 50s suffered serious head injuries after an assault in Mangrove Road.

Yesterday, he succumbed to his injuries in hospital and a murder investigation was launched, as previously reported here.

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In a separate incident at 3pm on Wednesday, police attended an address in Hitchin Road after the body of a man in his 50s was found.

Despite initial reports that the death appeared to be non-suspicious, a 39-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday afternoon (see here).

Further updates to follow.