Man named following fatal stabbing in Luton
Police continue to appeal for witnesses and urge the public to come forward with information
A man who died after a stabbing incident in Luton yesterday afternoon has been identified as David Dosa, 53, from Farley Court.
Although formal identification hasn't taken place yet, Mr Dosa's next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.
He was attacked outside his home yesterday afternoon.
Police are seeking witnesses and are requesting anyone with relevant footage, including CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam recordings from Farley Hill, Whipperley Way, and surrounding streets between 1:30pm and 2:30pm on Thursday to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardner from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit stated, “Our thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of Mr Dosa at this time following this tragic incident. We are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding his murder and currently have several lines of enquiry we are investigating. With this in mind, we are asking for anyone with footage, including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam, from along Farley Hill, Whipperley Way and the surrounding streets, between 1:30pm and 2:30pm on Thursday to contact us. Knife crime has no place in our communities and we would like to reassure the public we’re working hard to identify the person responsible for this horrific attack.”
Superintendent Lee Haines from Bedfordshire Police added, “We understand that this tragic incident, along with other serious knife crime incidents which have taken place in the county this week, will cause concern for our communities. There is simply no excuse for violence of this nature and I would like to reinforce our zero tolerance for knife crime, while reminding our knife carriers to ‘Just Drop It’ or face serious consequences. We are absolutely committed to continuing our work, alongside our partners, to drive down knife crime across the county. This requires a united response and our continued plea to the community is to support us. If you see something report it, if you know something report it, whether it be to us directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers, so that we can take action.”
Anyone with information related to the investigation is urged to contact Bedfordshire Police on 101 or online via https://www.beds.police.uk/ro/report/ quoting Operation Ardennais. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.