Two arrested in connection to murder of Cambridge student

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a language school student in Cambridge A 20-year-old man was assaulted in Mill Park, Cambridge, on Friday 1 August.

He was later pronounced dead. He was a student at the EF International Language Campuses Cambridge.

Cambridgeshire Police said they were called to the scene at 11.27pm on Friday after reports of violence. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Both remain in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station. A statement from EF International Language Campuses Cambridge said it "deeply saddened" at the death of one of its "adult students".

The language school, which teaches children and adults, said: "We are working closely with the local police, who are investigating the incident and have confirmed they made arrests. "At this time, we understand the attack was carried out by a member of the public in an isolated incident.

"The safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority. "We are providing support to all students and staff affected by this tragic event and have organised counselling sessions.

"Our thoughts are with the student's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time and we have offered our full support. We will not be commenting further while the investigation is ongoing." Read more from Sky News:BBC responds as two TV stars accused of taking cocaineInside the prison doing family visits differently Fees at EF International Language Campuses Cambridge can exceed £1,300 for just two weeks of study, rising to more than £12,000 for a 20-week course.

Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said the investigation into the murder remains ongoing. He urged anyone with information to contact the force as soon as possible..