Pair convicted for their roles in the death following planned attackAuthor: Harrison CablePublished 8 hours agoTwo teenagers have been convicted following the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Adam Khan in Luton.The attack occurred last August on Humberstone Road, when a 17-year-old boy, who was 16 at the time, used a machete to wound Mr Khan. He has been found guilty of murder. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old girl, also 16 during the incident, was convicted of manslaughter due to her involvement in luring Mr Khan to the location. Due to legal restrictions, their identities cannot be disclosed. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 6pm on 31st August last year. Despite being transported to the hospital, Mr Khan succumbed to his injuries. During the trial at Harrow Crown Court, it was revealed that Mr Khan had been in contact with the girl via messages leading up to the attack. The boy admitted under oath that he and the girl planned to trick Mr Khan with the promise of cannabis, which he alleged Mr Khan had offered to her in exchange for sex. Phone records show the girl played a key role in convincing Mr Khan to drive to St Luke’s Close, where the boy lay in wait nearby. The situation escalated when Mr Khan parked on Humberstone Road, leading to a violent altercation with a tyre iron before the fatal stabbing took place. After the incident, both teenagers were seen leaving the scene, while Mr Khan sought medical assistance. Detective Inspector Adam Bridges of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit commented on the case: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with Mr Khan’s family and friends. This was a violent and vicious incident that resulted in the wholly unnecessary death of a young man, with consequences that will be felt by those who loved him for the rest of their lives. The teenager who stabbed Adam arrived at the scene armed with a knife, demonstrating a clear willingness to use extreme violence if the situation escalated. That deliberate decision ultimately led to Adam Khan losing his life. There is never any justification for carrying a knife. This tragic incident, which took place in August last year, stands as a stark reminder of the devastating and irreversible consequences such decisions can have for everyone involved.” The teenagers will be sentenced at a later date. Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.
Teenagers found guilty of killing a man in Luton after knife attack
