12/09/2005

Teenagers found stabbed to death

A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of the bodies of two teenage boys in a Berkshire field.

The bodies of the boys, aged 14 and 16, both of whom are thought to have been stabbed, were discovered in a field in Wokingham, Berkshire. The victims, both believed to from Wokingham, have not yet been named as police are notifying next of kin.

Police had made a search of the area after a report of two people believed to have been injured.

Thames Valley police have arrested two 18-year-olds from the Workingham area for questioning.

Police and forensic experts have cordoned off Evendons Lane in Workingham where the bodies were found.

Police are awaiting the results of post-mortems to establish the cause of death.

(SP/MB)

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