Yahoo News Man stabbed to death in Slough Tesco car park in front of horrified shoppers
A man has been stabbed to death in a Tesco underground car park in Slough sparking a police murder investigation.
The male victim was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His next of kin is yet to be informed and no arrests have been made.
Thames Valley Police were called to the car park of Tesco in Wellington Street at 12.32pm today after a report that a man had been stabbed.
Police officers and the South Central Ambulance Service attended the scene and have called upon witnesses to come forward.
Head of the force’s Major Crime Unit, Detective Superintendent Ian Hunter said: “This is a shocking incident in which a man has lost his life. Our task now is to find out what happened and bring the offender or offenders to justice.
We are deeply saddened by this incident. Please help police with their enquiries if you can. https://t.co/okFmRAnrwa
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“The victim’s next of kin are yet to be informed, so I would urge the media and the public not to speculate on the victim’s identity until his next of kin has been informed and he has been formally identified.
“I understand that this incident will cause concern in the community but I want to reassure all residents that the Major Crime Unit has commenced an extensive investigation. We are already reviewing CCTV, taking witness statements and carrying out forensic examinations.
“However, we also need the help of the public. If you have any information you think might aid our investigation, if you saw or heard anything suspicious or have mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV footage then please contact the force. The easiest way to contact us is by visiting our website at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ or calling 101, quoting reference 487 (8/5).
“There is a scenewatch in place, with the underground car park at Tesco currently closed. We would ask people to avoid the area at this time while we carry out vital enquiries.
“The Major Crime Unit is being supported by our colleagues in the Slough local policing area. If you have any questions or concerns then please speak to an officer.”
