Thames Valley Police have confirmed that a 36‑year‑old man from Aylesbury and a 16‑year‑old boy arrested after a fatal stabbing in Bletchley have been released and are no longer being treated as suspects in the ongoing murder investigation.
Victim formally identified
The man who died after the attack in Brooklands Road on the night of Thursday July 30 has been formally named following a Home Office post‑mortem. Police said the victim was 26‑year‑old Mohammed Tanveerul Islam, and that the post‑mortem concluded he died of a stab wound to the chest.
The decision to release the two people arrested in connection with the incident follows "extensive investigation work" carried out by the force, which has involved witness interviews, house‑to‑house enquiries and the examination of CCTV, Thames Valley Police said.
Investigation continues and public appeal
Detective Superintendent Jon Capps, of the Major Crime Unit, said the inquiry remained complex and that a large team was continuing to pursue multiple lines of enquiry to trace whoever was responsible for the killing.
"There are many other developing lines of enquiry and there is a large investigation team working tirelessly to find who is responsible,"
He also appealed for help from the public, asking anyone with footage from doorbell cameras, dashcams or CCTV to come forward. Of particular interest to detectives is the sighting of a man on an e‑scooter in the Water Eaton Road area and the wider Central Bletchley area in the late evening on Thursday; the only description available at this stage is that the individual was wearing dark clothing.
- Two people arrested after the stabbing — a 36‑year‑old from Aylesbury and a 16‑year‑old boy — have been released without charge.
- The victim has been named as 26‑year‑old Mohammed Tanveerul Islam; a post‑mortem found he died from a stab wound to the chest.
- Police continue to appeal for any CCTV, doorbell footage or witness information, especially regarding a male on an e‑scooter.
Local impact and police reassurance
The case has prompted concern both in Milton Keynes and in neighbouring communities such as Aylesbury, where residents frequently travel into Milton Keynes for work, education and leisure. Officers have sought to reassure the public that a visible policing presence remains in place in the Brooklands Road area while the enquiry continues and that those with worries should speak to uniformed officers at the scene.
Detective Superintendent Capps reiterated condolences to the victim's family and asked for restraint from speculation in order to avoid further distress:
"Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mohammed. Our thoughts remain with them at what is an extremely difficult time."
Key dates and case status
Below is a short summary of the timeline and current status as disclosed by police.
| Incident | Date | Current status |
|---|---|---|
| Stabbing in Brooklands Road, Bletchley | Evening of 30 July | Victim deceased; crime scene in place |
| Post‑mortem identification | 1 August | Victim named as Mohammed Tanveerul Islam |
| Arrests | 30 July | Three arrested; two later released without further action |
Thames Valley Police have asked anyone with information to contact them quoting reference 43260393336, to call 101, or to provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The force continues to support the victim's family at this difficult time, and emphasises that the investigation remains ongoing.
For Aylesbury residents, the development underscores the proximity of serious crime in neighbouring towns and the importance of local vigilance — particularly by checking household CCTV and e‑scooter sightings — while detectives work to identify the person responsible.
