Boy, 16, charged with murder of teenager stabbed in Luton park

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A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murdering a teenager who died from multiple stab wounds at a park in Luton, police said. Four other teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of the same murder. Bedfordshire police said officers were called to Kingsway recreation ground shortly after 6.30pm on Friday following reports that a number of teenagers were seen “carrying large knives”. The 17-year-old boy, who has yet to be identified, was taken to hospital but died a short time later. Police said two boys, aged 16 and 17, had been arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday after they were initially arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. The younger…

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