Horror as man is stabbed to death in a Tesco car park in front of terrified shoppers
- Victim was found by police and ambulance in underground car park at Tesco
- They were called to the supermarket in Wellington Street, Slough at 12.32pm
- Murder investigation has been launched but no arrests have yet been made
A man was stabbed to death in front of terrified shoppers at a Tesco in Slough today.
Police and ambulance crews were scrambled to the underground car park of the Tesco Extra in Wellington Street, Berkshire, at 12.32pm after reports of a stabbing.
The victim was rushed to hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His next of kin is yet to be informed.
Thames Valley Police launched a murder investigation, but no arrests have yet been made.
Police are seen at the scene of a fatal stabbing inside the underground car park at a Tesco superstore in Slough, Berkshire this afternoon
The car park has been cordoned off by police who swarmed the scene as the tragedy unfolded.
Head of TVP’s Major Crime Unit, Detective Superintendent Ian Hunter said: ‘This is a shocking incident in which a man has lost his life.
‘Our task now is to find out what happened and bring the offender or offenders to justice.
‘The victim’s next of kin are yet to be informed, so I would urge the media and the public not to speculate on the victim’s identity until his next of kin has been informed and he has been formally identified.
‘I understand that this incident will cause concern in the community but I want to reassure all residents that the Major Crime Unit has commenced an extensive investigation.
‘We are already reviewing CCTV, taking witness statements and carrying out forensic examinations.
‘However, we also need the help of the public. If you have any information you think might aid our investigation, if you saw or heard anything suspicious or have mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV footage then please contact the force.
‘The easiest way to contact us is by visiting our website at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ or calling 101, quoting reference 487 (8/5).
‘There is a scenewatch in place, with the underground car park at Tesco currently closed. We would ask people to avoid the area at this time while we carry out vital enquiries.
‘The Major Crime Unit is being supported by our colleagues in the Slough local policing area. If you have any questions or concerns then please speak to an officer.’
The victim was stabbed to death in front of horrified shoppers inside the underground car park of Tesco Extra in Slough, Berkshire today