20-year-old Cambridge student killed outside luxury flats: two men arrested

Students and staff are being supported following the ’tragic event’.

Two men have been arrested after a 20-year-old student was pronounced dead outside a luxury block of flats on Friday.

An investigation was launched after the victim was pronounced dead at the scene in Mill Park yesterday.

The student, who attended the EF International Language Campuses, was assaulted at around 11.30pm.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder Credit: Bav Media

Floral tributes have since been left at the scene of the attack.

Witnesses told how they had heard "screaming" in the area before cops arrived.

Cambridgeshire Police confirmed a 21-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Another man, 50, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Both men - from the Cambridge area - are in custody at a local police station.

A statement from the force read: "Two men have been arrested in connection with a murder in Cambridge yesterday.

"The arrests follow a public appeal issued by detectives investigating the fatal assault of a 20-year-old man in Mill Park.

"Police were called with reports of violence at 11.27pm yesterday.

"The man was pronounced dead at 12.01am.

"A 21-year-old man, from Cambridge, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"A 50-year-old man from Cambridge, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

"Both men remain in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station."

DI Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, added: “We would like to thank the public for their support and assistance following our appeal.

"The investigation remains ongoing, and we continue to urge anyone with information who has not yet come forward to contact us.”

EF International Language Campuses Cambridge confirmed they were supporting staff and students following the "tragic event".

A spokesperson told The Telegraph: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that one of our adult students was fatally injured last night in a public space.

“We are working closely with the local police, who are investigating the incident and have confirmed they made arrests.

"We are providing support to all students and staff affected by this tragic event and have organised counselling sessions.

“Our thoughts are with the student’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and we have offered our full support."

EF International Language Campuses Cambridge confirmed they were supporting staff and students following the tragedy Credit: Bav Media