An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder following the tragic discovery of three bodies in a flat in Luton on Friday, September 13.

Nicholas Prosper, from Luton, was arrested on Friday morning after Bedfordshire Police responded to reports of concern for welfare at a flat in Leabank, off Wauluds Bank Drive. When officers arrived at the scene at approximately 5:30 a.m., they made the devastating discovery of three deceased individuals.

The victims are believed to be Juliana Prosper, 48, and her two children, Kyle Prosper, 16, and Giselle Prosper, 13. A firearm was also recovered at the scene. Nicholas Prosper, a relative of the victims, was quickly detained near the flat and has since been charged with three counts of murder, as well as multiple firearms offences.

Detective Superintendent Rob Hall, of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, expressed his deep sympathy for the victims’ loved ones: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the three people who sadly lost their lives yesterday and their loved ones. Although formal identification has yet to take place, the next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. We would ask that their privacy is respected at this unimaginably difficult time.”

He also praised the officers involved in the investigation: “I’d like to commend all the officers involved, especially those who were first at the scene and faced such awful circumstances, and those who have worked tirelessly to uncover the details surrounding these tragic deaths.

Prosper is due to appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 16, to face the charges.

Bedfordshire Police confirmed that additional officers will remain at the scene in the coming days to continue their investigation, and extra community officers will be patrolling the area to offer reassurance to residents.

This incident has shocked the local community, and authorities are continuing to appeal for any information that may assist their investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Bedfordshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 40/5489/24.