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Arab Times
03-08-2025
- Arab Times
Saudi Student Fatally Stabbed in Cambridge, Police Arrest Two
LONDON, Aug 3: A 20-year-old Saudi student was tragically stabbed to death in the historic city of Cambridge on Friday night, prompting a major murder investigation. Emergency services rushed to Mill Park at 11:27 p.m. on August 1 following reports of a violent incident. The young man was found with critical injuries and despite efforts to save him, was pronounced dead just after midnight. Though British authorities have yet to officially name the victim, prominent Saudi news outlets Al-Ekhbariya and Al-Arabiya identified him as Mohammed Al-Qasim. Cambridgeshire Police confirmed that a 21-year-old man from Cambridge has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A second man, aged 50, was also detained on suspicion of assisting the offender. Both remain in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station. 'We would like to thank the public for their support and assistance following our appeal,' said Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit. 'The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.' Al-Qasim was reportedly a student at EF International Language Campuses in Cambridge, which released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident. 'We are deeply saddened at the death of one of our adult students,' the school said, calling the event an 'isolated incident' and offering counselling to affected students and staff. 'Our thoughts are with the student's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,' the school added. Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward via or by calling 101 and quoting Operation Brackley. The incident has sent shockwaves through the student community in Cambridge and among Saudis abroad, as the investigation into this senseless act of violence continues.
Leader Live
03-08-2025
- Leader Live
Murder probe launched after fatal attack on language school student
Police were called to Mill Park at 11.27pm on Friday following reports of violence. The 20-year-old man, who was a student at EF International Language Campuses Cambridge – a private school offering English language courses to overseas students – 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, also from Cambridge, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in custody at Thorpe Wood police station. Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire major crime unit, thanked the public for their help following a recent appeal. He said: 'The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to urge anyone with information who has not yet come forward to contact us.' In a statement, EF International Language Campuses Cambridge 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 tragically 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. We will not be commenting further while the investigation is ongoing.' Fees at EF International Language Campuses Cambridge can exceed £1,300 for just two weeks of study, rising to more than £12,000 for a 20‑week course.
Daily Mirror
03-08-2025
- Daily Mirror
Student, 20, killed in Cambridge as witnesses describe ‘screaming' with two arrested
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 50-year-old man been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender after a 20-year-old language student was killed in Cambridge Two men have been arrested after a student was killed outside a block of luxury flats. Police launched an investigation after a 20-year-old man - a student at Cambridge's EF International Language school - was pronounced dead in Mill Park on Friday. Witnesses described hearing "screaming" in the area before police arrived at the scene. A 21-year-old man from the city has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while 50-year-old man, also from Cambridge, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both men remained in custody last night. Commenting on the incident, Cambridgeshire Police's Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: '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.' Floral tributes have appeared at the scene of the attack. Education First - who provide English courses and language training in multiple towns and cities around the world - said they were "deeply saddened to confirm that one of our adult students was fatally injured on Friday night" in what they described as a "public space." A spokesperson added: "Emergency services responded immediately, but the student tragically 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. We will not be commenting further while the investigation is ongoing." Police said the arrests of two men followed a public appeal. A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "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 (1 August). 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."
ITV News
03-08-2025
- ITV News
Language school 'deeply saddened' after student, 20, killed in Cambridge attack
An international student was killed after being attacked near city apartments in a late night assault. 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.
Powys County Times
03-08-2025
- Powys County Times
Murder probe launched after fatal attack on language school student
Two men have been arrested after a language school student was killed in Cambridge. Police were called to Mill Park at 11.27pm on Friday following reports of violence. The 20-year-old man, who was a student at EF International Language Campuses Cambridge – a private school offering English language courses to overseas students – 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, also from Cambridge, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in custody at Thorpe Wood police station. Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire major crime unit, thanked the public for their help following a recent appeal. He said: 'The investigation remains ongoing and we continue to urge anyone with information who has not yet come forward to contact us.' In a statement, EF International Language Campuses Cambridge 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 tragically 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. We will not be commenting further while the investigation is ongoing.' Fees at EF International Language Campuses Cambridge can exceed £1,300 for just two weeks of study, rising to more than £12,000 for a 20‑week course.
