Murder investigation launched after two dead in Houghton Regis
The victims are yet to be named but specially trained officers are supporting family members
Bedfordshire Police have launched a double murder investigation after an incident in Houghton Regis this morning.
Police were called to reports of a man being struck by a vehicle in Tithe Farm Road at 1.18am this morning.
Once emergency services attended the scene they found three men with stab wounds, with two being pronounced dead at the scene while a third was taken to hospital where he is currently in a serious but stable condition.
There is still a large police presence in the town as officers investigate what happened and identify those responsible.
Additional patrols will also be in the town over the coming days.
"This was a horrific incident which has resulted in two young men losing their lives and a third suffering very serious injuries," Detective Superintendent Carl Foster from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said.
"I understand how concerning this will be for residents, however from what we know so far we believe this to be a contained incident with no wider ongoing threat to the public.
"There can be absolutely no excuse for such violence, and we will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.
"The area was fairly busy at the time, and I would urge anyone who saw what happened, or anything leading up to it, to contact police."
Anyone with any information should call police quoting Operation Crux on 101.