Family pays tribute to Leighton Buzzard man stabbed to death in Luton

A man from Leighton Buzzard has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing this week.

A murder investigation started after police were called to Ashton Road, Luton, on Monday night (June 10) after reports of a stabbing. A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead the next morning.

The victim has now been formally identified as 37-year-old Dean Fountaine, previously from Leighton Buzzard.

In a tribute, his family said: “Dean was a lovely person and will be missed by his brothers and forever loved by his parents.

“We are devastated by his tragic death and if anyone has information, we ask they contact police to help catch those responsible.”

A man has been released on bail after previously being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm in connection to the incident.

Detective Inspector Colin Nelson from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, was deeply saddened to hear a family has lost a loved one to ‘senseless violence’.

He said: “I thank everyone who has come forward with information so far and the local community for their tremendous support.

“Our enquiries into the events leading up to this fatal stabbing are ongoing, and we are still keen to hear from anyone that can support our investigative efforts.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigation team here or by calling 101 and quoting Operation Brakespear.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.