Five teenagers deny murder of 17-year-old

14 February 2025

News image — Thomas Taylor, 17, died after being stabbed near a bus station

Bedfordshire Police Thomas Taylor, who has curly dark hair, is standing in front of green foliage. He is wearing a pale shirt and dark jacket. — Thomas Taylor, 17, died after being stabbed near a bus station

Five teenagers have denied murdering a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed near a bus station.

Thomas Taylor died after being stabbed in Greenhill Street, Bedford, just before 18:00 GMT on 8 January.

Ahmed Adam, of Mardale Close, Kempston; Bennett Ndenkeh, of Midland Road, Bedford, both 18, and three other teenagers who cannot be named for legal reasons - one aged 16 and two 17 - all denied murder charges at Luton Crown Court.

They were all remanded and will next appear at the same court on 9 April with a provisional trial date set for 16 June.

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