Boy, 16, charged with murder after man killed in Luton stabbing

A teenage boy has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death.

Omar Khan, 38, from Leicester Road in Luton, died in a knife attack in the Sundown Park area of the town in the early hours of 16 September.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and a woman was taken to hospital for treatment.

A 16-year-old boy, who was arrested on Thursday in connection with the incident appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court the day after.

He cannot be named for legal reasons and was charged with murder, grievous bodily harm (GBH), and possession of an offensive weapon.

The teenager has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Luton Crown Court on Monday 25 September.

Bedfordshire Police has also arrested a 17-year-old boy from Luton on suspicion of murder and grievous bodily harm.

He is in police custody for questioning.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses.

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