Arrest made after fatal stabbing in Luton

A man has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Luton last week.

Emergency services were called at around 11:05pm on Wednesday (8 January) to a report of a serious stabbing an at address in Highbury Road, Luton.

The victim, who has been named as Martin Sullivan, 63, was taken to hospital but pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place later this week and specialist officers are supporting his next of kin.

As part of the investigation, detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit yesterday (Sunday) arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of murder.

He remains in police custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor said “First and foremost our thoughts are with Martin’s family and friends.

“We understand that this may cause some concern to local residents but would reassure people that we have a dedicated team of detectives following up numerous lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances around what happened.

“Knife crime has no place in our community, and we will persist in our efforts to eliminate it and prevent the devastation it can cause.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or using the How to tell us about and existing case or report section, quoting Op Riviere.

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