Language school 'deeply saddened' after student, 20, killed in Cambridge attack
Cambridgeshire Police launched a murder investigation after a 20-year-old man was attacked in Mill Park, Cambridge, just before 11.30pm on Friday 1 August.
A spokesperson from EF International Language Campuses, based on Hills Road, and not part of the city's university, said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm that one of our adult students was fatally injured on Friday night in a public space. Emergency services responded immediately but the student passed away.
"We are working closely with the local police, who are investigating the incident and have confirmed they made arrests. At this time we understand the attack was carried out by a member of the public in an isolated incident.
"The safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority. 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."
The attack happened outside on the street, near apartment blocks, according to Cambridgeshire Police.
A 21-year-old man, from Cambridge, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 50-year-old man, also from Cambridge, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Both remain in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.
Det Insp Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "The investigation remains ongoing, and we continue to urge anyone with information who has not yet come forward to contact us."
Anyone with information should call 101 and quote Operation Grasshopper or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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