A 20-year-old Saudi student was killed in a horrific assault in Mill Park, Cambridge, on Friday evening. Police have launched an extensive investigation and detained suspects in connection with the case.
Cambridge Police confirmed they received a report of the assault at 11:27 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025. Medical and police teams responded immediately, but the student succumbed to his injuries at 12:01 AM.
Police arrested a 21-year-old Cambridge resident on suspicion of direct involvement in the crime. Another man in his fifties was also detained on suspicion of aiding the perpetrator. Both suspects were taken to Thorpe Wood Police Station, where they remain in custody as investigations continue.
Major Crime Unit Investigation
EF International Language Campuses, where the victim was studying English, stated that the incident was “isolated and resulted from an assault by a member of the public.” The institution confirmed full cooperation with authorities and is providing psychological support to students and staff.
The Major Crime Unit of the British Police Department, covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, is leading the investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them via the 101 hotline or through confidential reporting channels.
This incident has drawn attention to the safety of international students, with calls for increased protection in neighborhoods near British educational institutions.
