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Body in bin: Luton police launch double murder inquiry | |
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A body found in a bin is being linked with the death of a woman in the same street a week earlier. | |
A double murder investigation has been launched after the two deaths were discovered in Essex Close, Luton, seven days apart. | |
Bedfordshire Police now believe the man found dead in the bin on Monday is connected to the death of a woman found at a property on 10 October. | |
A man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder. | |
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Det Insp Fraser Wylie, senior investigating officer, said: "This is an incredibly complex investigation and we would like to reassure the public that we have a dedicated team of officers on the case, who are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of both the man and woman. | |
"I'd like to appeal for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of Essex Close in the last week, in particular over the weekend leading to Monday 10 October." | |
The arrested man remains in police custody for questioning. |