16-year-old arrested after man murdered in Luton
Omar Kahn aged 38 has been named as the victim who died in the suspected knife attack - a women was hospitalised after the attack
Last updated 22nd Sep 2023
Bedfordshire Police have arrested a teenager in connection to an attack which left a man dead and a woman hospitalised.
Emergency services were called to Tenth Avenue, in the Sundon Park area of Luton, just before 2am on Saturday morning (16 September).
A man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has been formally identified by Police as 38-year-old Omar Khan, from Leicester Road, Luton.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and grievous bodily harm in connection to the incident. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “No doubt the local community will be shaken by this horrific event, and we want to reassure everyone that our dedicated investigation team is working tirelessly to understand the circumstances around the incident and hold accountable those responsible for this senseless act.
“Our specialist officers are providing support to the family, and we kindly request that their privacy is respected during this difficult time.
“Our investigation is progressing, but we are still encouraging anyone who may have information to come forward. In particular, we are keen to hear from individuals who may have doorbell or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.
“In the strongest terms possible, we unequivocally condemn this type of violence. Knife crime has no place in our community and we will persist in our efforts to eliminate it and prevent the devastation it can cause.”