Boy, 16, charged over murder of teen, 17, stabbed to death in park after ‘youths seen carrying large knives’

A TEENAGE boy has been charged with murder after another teen was stabbed to death following “disorder” in a park on Friday evening. Four other teenagers were arrested on suspicion of the same murder after a group of youths were reportedly seen “carrying large knives”. Police officers scrambled to Kingsway Recreation Ground at 6.30pm on Friday and found the 17-year-old victim with stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital but died a short while later. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder but were then rearrested on suspicion of murder. The 16-year-old has since been charged with murder and he remains in custody. read more uk news Bedford Police added that three other 17-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of murder, violent disorder and carrying a weapon. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardener said: “We are progressing our investigation, and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who was in the area, or witnessed the events leading up to the disorder to please get in touch. “Our officers are continuing to carry our additional high-visibility patrols, and we are continuing to engage with local members of the public. “We would also like to remind the public not to share any distressing videos or images as this can be concerning for families involved, but also form a vital part of the police investigation.” Most read in The Sun A spokesperson for the force said: “A further three teenagers have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Luton on Friday evening (24 July). “We were called to reports of violent disorder at Kingsway Recreation Ground at around 6.30pm. The victim was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds but sadly died shortly afterwards. “The further three 17-year-old boys were arrested yesterday (Saturday) and today (Sunday) all on suspicion of murder, violent disorder and carrying a weapon. “A 16-year-old boy who was arrested on Friday has since been charged with murder and remanded in custody. “The 17-year-old boy, also arrested on Friday who was being treated in hospital for serious injuries, is now in police custody.”