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Kempston murder inquiry: Serafettin Demirsay's partner traumatised | Kempston murder inquiry: Serafettin Demirsay's partner traumatised |
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A woman who tried to defend her partner as he was stabbed to death in their Bedfordshire home has been left traumatised by the attack, police say. | A woman who tried to defend her partner as he was stabbed to death in their Bedfordshire home has been left traumatised by the attack, police say. |
Turkish-born Serafettin Demirsay, 65, was killed in Vineyard Way, Kempston, at about 21:30 BST on 14 May after three men forced their way in. | |
His 68-year-old partner was threatened, stabbed in the arm and had money and jewellery stolen. | |
A man, 24, arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail. | |
Police have returned to the scene one week on from the murder to stop cars and pedestrians in a bid to find people who may have seen the men approach the house. | Police have returned to the scene one week on from the murder to stop cars and pedestrians in a bid to find people who may have seen the men approach the house. |
Mr Demirsay, known locally as Sharif, was stabbed after answering a knock at the door. | Mr Demirsay, known locally as Sharif, was stabbed after answering a knock at the door. |
His partner, who had lived with him for more than 20 years, tried to stop the attack before being hurt herself. | |
She was treated in hospital and is now recovering from her injuries. | She was treated in hospital and is now recovering from her injuries. |
'Utterly devastated' | 'Utterly devastated' |
Det Ch Insp Tim Redfearn said he had visited the woman who witnessed Sharif being "brutally stabbed". | |
"It was a very emotional meeting and I can only describe this lady as being utterly devastated," he said. | "It was a very emotional meeting and I can only describe this lady as being utterly devastated," he said. |
"Three men entered Sharif's home and we need to identify them and why they did this." | "Three men entered Sharif's home and we need to identify them and why they did this." |
During the incident, the offenders stole items from the woman's handbag including about £1,000 intended for use at a family wedding, and jewellery of sentimental value. | During the incident, the offenders stole items from the woman's handbag including about £1,000 intended for use at a family wedding, and jewellery of sentimental value. |
The gold Asian-style pieces included eight bangles, all with designs on the outside, one plain heavy gold ring and three rings with imitation stones. | The gold Asian-style pieces included eight bangles, all with designs on the outside, one plain heavy gold ring and three rings with imitation stones. |
A pair of drop earrings, with bell-shaped bottoms, gold earrings with red stones and cut-out design and two chains, one with a leaf design, were also taken. | |
Officers want to speak to anyone who saw three men approaching the house on 14 May or who has seen anyone with the jewellery. | Officers want to speak to anyone who saw three men approaching the house on 14 May or who has seen anyone with the jewellery. |
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