‘Shocking incident in which teenage boy has lost his life as a result of knife crime and serious youth violence,’ says DI leading the investigation

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed near Bedford bus station, police have said.

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm on Wednesday as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to the town centre bus station, officers said.