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Boston murders: Man is charged

A 41-year-old Boston man, named by police as Mehmet Ozen, has been charged with the murder of Charlotte Piccaver and Darren Harwood in Boston, Lincolnshire, at the weekend

The pair, both aged 26, were stabbed at a house in Red Lion Street. Ozen has also been charged with the attempted murder of another woman and will appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court this morning.

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Police confirm murder victims were stabbed

The detective in charge of investigating a double murder in Boston has confirmed how the victims died.

"Post mortem examinations of both victims were carried out overnight and the preliminary findings can be confirmed as consistent with stabbing. Detectives continue to question a 41-year-old local man on suspicion of murder. I am appealing for any witnesses who may have information to contact Lincolnshire police on 101"

– Det Chief Insp Martin Holvey, Lincolnshire Police

An increased police presence remains in the area of Red Lion Street, while the investigation continues.

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Boston murder - house to house enquiries

Police in Boston, investigating a double murder over the weekend, are carrying out house to house enquiries today. Officers were called to a house in Red Lion Street at around 5am on Sunday morning after reports of an alleged assault.

A 26 year old woman died at the scene. A 26 year old man died a short time later in hospital. A 24 year old woman has also been treated for less serious injuries.

A 41 year old man who was arrested is still being questioned by police. Officers are also appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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