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Thomas Taylor: Fourth teenager in court after 17-year-old stabbed to death near bus station

The Bedford Academy student was attacked in Bedford on Wednesday and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital.

Undated handout photo issued by Bedfordshire Police of Thomas Taylor who was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm on Wednesday as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station. The 17-year-old Bedford Academy student was taken to hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead a short time later. Issue date: Thursday January 9, 2025.
Image: Thomas Taylor. Pic: Bedfordshire Police
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A fourth teenager is to appear in court charged with murder over the death of a 17-year-old boy in a stabbing near a bus station, police have said.

Bennett Ndenkeh, 18, of Midland Road, Bedford, was arrested on Saturday over the death of Thomas Taylor and charged with the teenager's murder on Sunday, Bedfordshire Police said.

Three other teenagers - Ahmed Adam, 18, of Mardale Close, Kempston, Bedford, and two males aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons - were arrested on Friday.

They were charged with murder on Saturday, the force previously said.

Tributes left near Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, for Thomas Taylor. Pic: PA
Image: Tributes left near Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, for Thomas Taylor. Pic: PA

All four have all been remanded in custody and will appear at Luton Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Taylor was attacked at 5.50pm on Wednesday as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, officers said.

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The Bedford Academy student was taken to hospital with serious injuries but was pronounced dead a short time later.

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A 16-year-old boy, who was also arrested on Saturday, has been released on bail as inquiries continue.