Milton Keynes murder – First pic of teen killed in double murder ‘by house party gatecrashers’
THIS is the first picture of a tragic 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in a house party bloodbath in Milton Keynes alongside his pal. Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice were murdered just before midnight last night after gatecrashers showed up at the £400,000 semi-detached home. Chilling images from the scene show forensic crews working outside […]
THIS is the first picture of a tragic 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in a house party bloodbath in Milton Keynes alongside his pal.
Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice were murdered just before midnight last night after gatecrashers showed up at the £400,000 semi-detached home.
Chilling images from the scene show forensic crews working outside the house with blood splatters clearly visible on the front door.
One of the boys died at the scene, while the second victim passed away in hospital.
Two other men who suffered knife injuries were rushed to hospital in a serious but non-life threatening condition.
No arrests have been made and next of kin have been informed.
EMOTIONAL TRIBUTES
Heartbreaking tributes have flooded in for the two boys, who are both local to the area and known to each other.
Dom’s mum Tracey shared a quote on Facebook, reading: “Drugs don’t love you, drug dealers don’t love you, the lifestyle doesn’t love you but all of it will take you away from the people that do.”
One girl, calling herself a cousin, wrote: “Heartbroken!! too loose theses boys I’ve grown up with my family, my little cousin! Words don’t describe.
“Gone far far to soon! There just young boys robbed of there life’s. Knife crime needs to stop. This is crazy! Theses are somebody’s children.
“They didn’t just distory one life they destroyed a twin sisters life, a brothers life and parents life and hundreds more.
“May you gorgeous boys rest in peace. Uncle mark (my dad) is there waiting for you. Sleep tight. Until we meet again [sic]”.
Dom is understood to have a twin sister called Holly, while Ben has an older brother called Jakey.
HOUSE PARTY CHAOS
Police confirmed a party involving up to 20 people was taking place when the horror unfolded.
A neighbour said: “A group of young people arrived and got into the house. I don’t think the boys knew each other.
“Soon after midnight loads of police cars and ambulances arrived in the road and there were blue lights everywhere.”
Scott Summerlin said: “Me and my pregnant girlfriend are in total shock. We’ve only lived here for five months and it’s such a lovely, friendly and safe area.
“What happened virtually on our doorstep is sheer horror, whether it was a family feud or gang related I have no idea but we never thought anything like this would happen here. It is very scary and we’re going to keep our door shut.”
POLICE APPEAL
Head of Crime Detective Chief Superintendent Ian Hunter said: “Thames Valley Police is in the early stages of a double murder investigation after two teenage boys have tragically died in this shocking incident.
“Our priorities at this time are to conduct a thorough investigation and to support those who have been affected.
“I would like to speak to anyone who has any information which could help with our enquiries or anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Archford Croft at around the time of the incident around midnight.
“I would also ask that anyone who has any information about what has happened to contact police via the 24-hour 101 number, quoting URN 1761 19/10.
“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
KNIFE CRIME EPIDEMIC
Knife crime has continued to plague the UK – with figures revealing it has risen by seven per cent in a year to hit an all-time high.
Police recorded 44,076 incidents involving knives or sharp instruments in England and Wales in the 12 months to June.
Almost half of these were stabbings while 43 per cent were robberies.
The total does not include figures from Greater Manchester Police — the UK’s third largest force — which records data differently.
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Alarming figures have also revealed knife crime is rising at a quicker rate in towns and cities outside London.
Figures obtained by the BBC show Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool and Slough are more affected by knife crime than certain districts in the capital.
Other areas which make up the top 25 most dangerous places include Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham and Reading.
