THREE teenagers from Slough have been arrested as part of a murder investigation.

It comes after the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old man which took place in the town on Thursday, May 5.

It happened near the shops on Trelawney Avenue in Langley at about 7.15pm.

Thames Valley Police has since launched a murder investigation and as a result has arrested three teenage boys who all remain in police custody.

The victim is yet to be formally identified.

Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, head of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We have made three arrests in connection to our thorough investigation into the tragic stabbing in Trelawney Avenue in Slough on Thursday evening.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family at this most difficult time and I would ask that their privacy is respected."

As part of today's police update, the force has also condemned the sharing of footage relating to the incident on social media.

Senior officers have urged the public not to share such distressing images and videos.

Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown added: "We are aware of videos circulating on social media relating to the incident and I would urge the public not to share them.

“This practice is abhorrent and has caused significant distress to the victim’s family and friends.

“Not only do they include distressing images, the sharing and viewing of them could lead to investigative difficulties and indeed open the perpetrators up to investigation for offences following the arrests.

“So please do not share or view these images or videos as they are not helpful to the family or police at this critical stage of the investigation."

Anyone with information on the incident or saw what happened outside the Trelawney Avenue shops in Langley at about 7.15pm on Thursday is asked to contact police.

You can do so by calling 101 quoting reference 2010 of 5 May.

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Local policing area commander for Slough, Superintendent Lee Barnham, said: “Thames Valley Police will not tolerate carrying or using weapons in Slough.

“The community will be shocked by what has happened but you will see an increased police presence.

“If you have any concerns or questions I would encourage you to speak with my officers.”