Murder investigation after death of two women

A murder investigation has begun after two women died after a reported stabbing incident at a block of flats.

Police said it happened in Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, in Milton Keynes at about 18:36 GMT on Christmas Day.

The women, aged 38 and 24, both died at the scene and a teenage boy and a man in his late 20s were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Thames Valley Police said a 49-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and remained in police custody.

Officers said the injured boy and man were in a stable condition.

A dog, also injured in the incident, was taken to a vet but did not survive.

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