Man arrested in connection with fatal Luton stabbing

Officers have arrested a man following a knife attack that left another man dead.

Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing in Farley Hill shortly before 2.15pm on Thursday (15 August).

The victim, who has since been named as 53-year-old David Dosa, was pronounced dead at the scene.

As part of an investigation into the murder, detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit yesterday (Tuesday), arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

He remains in police custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardner, who leads the investigation for the Major Crime Unit, said: “This arrest is a welcome development in our investigation into the death of David Dosa.

“I would like to reiterate my thanks to the community of Farley Hill and commend them for supporting our investigation.

“Our enquiries remain ongoing and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who has information or footage that may support our efforts.”

If you have any information at all which could help with our investigation, please contact us on 101 or via online quoting Op Ardennais.

You can also provide information anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.