A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed to death at a bus station in Bedford. Detectives have launched an urgent manhunt after several attackers – clad all in black – ran from the scene in Greenhill Street shortly before 6pm yesterday. The victim has been named as Bedford Academy student Thomas Taylor.
Image Credit: Metro [Bedfordshire Police Operation Cimarron Appeal for Information Detectives are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Bedford Details of Incident Detectives are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Bedford. Thomas Taylor was walking along Greenhill Street close to Bedford Bus Station when he was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm yesterday (Wednesday). He suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. The offenders made off towards Hassett Street and Greyfriars car park. The offenders are all described as Black and were wearing dark clothing. Detectives have launched a murder investigation, several areas of the town centre are currently cordoned off. Detective Chief Inspector Katie Dounias from the Major Crime Unit leading the investigation said: "This is an absolutely shocking incident in which a teenage boy has been stabbed to death in a busy town centre. "We have a dedicated team of detectives working on this investigation and supporting Thomas's family at this incredibly difficult time for them. "I would urge anyone who saw what happened or has any information to come forward and speak to police and help us bring those responsible to justice. ?We?re aware that there are images and videos circulating on social media, please refrain from sharing any such clips and instead contact police.? Superintendent Hob Hoque said: "We appreciate this incident will be concerning for Bedford residents and we will have a visible presence in the town with additional patrols through the coming days. ?Knife crime has no place in our communities, and we would like to reassure the public that we are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding this appalling violence and locating those responsible.?]
Headteacher Chris Deller said in a statement: ‘We are deeply upset and shocked to hear the sad news that a Bedford Academy student has lost their life. ‘Thomas was a popular, well-liked and respected lad who finished year 11 with a strong set of results, before going on to study at sixth form.
Image Credit: Metro [United Kingdom, Bedford 09 January 2025: Privacy tent at the scene of a stabbing in Bedford Bus Station. Police were called to Allhallows, Bedford at 5:50pm yesterday evening to reports of that ???a man had been seriously injured.??? A corden is still in place and a number of shops have been closed. Credit: Toby Shepheard / Story Picture Agency]
‘Our focus now is on supporting the family through such a difficult period, whilst helping our students and wider community to come to terms with such a tragic loss.’. A relative told MailOnline his family were still too upset to speak to the media, but some of Thomas’s school friends have paid tribute.
Image Credit: Metro [United Kingdom, Bedford 09 January 2025: Flowers at the scene of a stabbing in Bedford Bus Station. Police were called to Allhallows, Bedford at 5:50pm yesterday evening to reports of that ???a man had been seriously injured.??? A corden is still in place and a number of shops have been closed. Credit: Toby Shepheard / Story Picture Agency]
One said: ‘The one word that sums him up is fun. You couldn’t have a bad day with him, it was impossible. ‘He was just so funny, everything he said would have you cracking up. Not just what he said, but how he said it. ‘He’d left school recently but was really keen to come back, he kept emailing the school.
‘He was a really smart lad, he could sometimes be cheeky in class but he was never rude.’. A spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said: ‘Thomas Taylor was walking along Greenhill Street close to Bedford bus station when he was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm yesterday (Wed).
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