Family tribute following the death of a 16-year-old in Luton
Humza Hussain was stabbed to death on Tuesday afternoon.
Last updated 12th Jun 2021
Humza Hussain, 16, from Luton, was the victim of a fatal attack in Stoneygate Road on Tuesday (8/6)
In a statement, his family said:
“We are extremely saddened and heartbroken at the passing of Humza. He was a young boy with his whole life ahead of him, and this should never have happened.
“He was a much-loved son, grandson and brother and it is a very sad loss for us as a family.
“We would ask that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
Detective Inspector Iain Macpherson, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, investigating, said:
“Our hearts go out to Humza’s family at this incredibly difficult time. We are absolutely determined to bring those responsible for this shocking attack to justice.
“We are really keen to hear from anyone who has any information about this appalling incident. You can get in touch with us online, or you can leave information anonymously if you so wish.”
You can report information to police on 101 or via the online reporting centre on the Bedfordshire Police website, quoting Operation Alstroemeria.
Alternatively you can report information to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Two teenagers were arrested, one on suspicion of murder, but he remains in hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries and a second who has been released on bail, on suspicion of violent disorder.