Key Facts

• The stabbing happened at Kingsway recreation ground in Luton around 6:30 pm on Friday.
• The 17-year-old victim was taken to the hospital but died shortly after.
• A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and is held in custody.
• Four other teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and related crimes.
• Police responded after reports of teenagers carrying large knives in the park.
• Officers are conducting more patrols and asking witnesses to come forward.
• Authorities urge the public not to share videos of the incident to protect the victim’s family and help the investigation.
• A local councillor asked people not to spread disturbing videos online, noting the tragedy has deeply affected the community.