Two women found stabbed to death in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a double murder after two women were stabbed to death on Christmas day. Officers were first called to a block of apartments in Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley around 6.30pm yesterday.

Police have said that two women, aged 38 and 24, both died at the scene. A teenage boy and a man were also seriously injured in the incident, but are in stable condition in hospital.

A dog also injured in the incident was taken to vets but did not survive, Thames Valley Police added. Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Brangwin, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Firstly I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the women who have tragically died in this shocking incident. “We have launched a double murder investigation which may be concerning to the wider public, however we have made an arrest and are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident and the parties are known to each other. “Members of the public will see a large police presence in the area while our investigation takes place. “If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to approach our officers and they will do their best to help.” Anyone with information or footage is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 43240622935, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.