A murder investigation into the death of teenager Koy Bentley has been launched by police.

Koy, 15, died from a single stab wound to the chest following an incident inside a flat in Water Lane on Monday afternoon.

Officers were called to the address at around 2.30pm by the ambulance service. Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the former Queens School pupil died at the scene.

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Detective Inspector Pushpa Guild from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “Extensive enquiries are continuing at this time to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Koy’s death.

“I am appealing for anyone with information that could assist the investigation to call the Major Incident Room on 01707 355666, quoting Op Constitute.”