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Detectives are investigating the death of 25-year-old Ashish Sachdev Nahar who was found fatally stabbed in Bedford's Jubilee Park on Thursday 29 June.
Details of Incident
Detectives are investigating the death of 25-year-old Ashish Sachdev Nahar who was found fatally stabbed in Bedford's Jubilee Park on Thursday 29 June.
Police had been called to reports of a stabbing in the park in Canvin Way at around 8.45pm. Mr Nahar was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
A post mortem found the cause of death to be a single stab wound to the heart.
A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder, while a 46-year-old woman remains on bail on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Detective Chief Inspector Katie Dounias from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, leading the investigation, said: "We are still keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or may have information about who was responsible.
"I would urge anyone who might be able to assist the investigation to come forward to help us bring those responsible to justice."
The mother of the victim, Anita Nahar, paid tribute to him in a statement on behalf of the family: "Sadly my eldest son was taken from his loving family and friends at the tender age of 25. Ashish was a cheerful joyful young man who had all his life ahead of him. He always had a smile and never held a grudge. To those who met him he left a happy memory.
"Knife crime is sick and needs to stop. More action needs to be taken against those carrying weapons and more support for the victim's family.
"Ashish was deeply loved and will forever be missed terribly."
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Contact Information
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