Police called to reported burglary find 17-year-old boy dead in Bedfordshire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police responding to reports of a burglary found the body of a 17-year-old boy.

Bedfordshire Police were called to reports of suspicious activity at an address in Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, at around 10.25pm on Thursday.

A teenage boy was found unresponsive and received first aid, but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards, the force said.

Police arrested a man at the scene on Soulbury Road, who is now in custody on suspicion of murder. Three other men were also arrested in connection with the incident, and the victim's next of kin have been informed.

Detective Inspector Caeva Taylor said: "This is an incredibly tragic incident in which a 17-year-old boy has lost his life and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time.

"We currently have one person in custody on suspicion of murder, and three other men are also assisting us with our enquiries.

"Our team is working hard to establish what has led to the boy's death and we understand the concern this will cause in the community."

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Police said they found no evidence that the victim was carrying out a burglary.

Officers have asked anyone with information to get in touch via the non-emergency number, 101, quoting reference Operation Breakwater, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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