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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.

Celebrating 15 years of transforming perinatal mental health at Bedfordshire Hospitals
In January 2016, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital launched its first perinatal mental health service with just one member of staff.
The purpose of the service is to provide support for pregnant women / birthing people experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and in the early postnatal period.
It is part of routine maternity care for all women / birthing people to be asked about their emotional wellbeing at every appointment. This is an important part of maternity care because many women and birthing people can experience changes in their emotions during pregnancy and this can be entirely normal. However some will begin a pregnancy with a pre-existing mental health diagnoses and require support during their pregnancy journey.
Ten years later, what began as a one person team has flourished into an established service which provides evidence based assistance and advice, including with mental health medication. There are three dedicated perinatal mental health midwives across both hospital sites, a number of consultant obstetricians with a specialist interest in perinatal mental health, and as of 2026, the first ever Advanced Clinical Practitioner within maternity.
Five years ago, the same service was established at Bedford Hospital by the original member of staff, bringing the total to 15 years of service delivered across Bedfordshire.
The teams are very proud to work closely with a number of local mental health services. This includes the community perinatal mental health team; a multidisciplinary team including nurses and psychiatrists caring for service users with moderate to severe mental health challenges in pregnancy and the postnatal period and the OCEAN service. OCEAN is a small integrated team of Psychologists and Emotional Wellbeing Midwives working with women / birthing people antenatally and postnatally who are experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress from their previous experiences of pregnancy or baby loss and birth trauma. They can also work with people who have had fertility difficulties and are childless not by choice.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Michelle holds sign with 15 on it
Over the past 15 years, thousands of families have been supported through clinics and one-to-one care.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Michelle, was the first member of staff within the service. She reflects on the journey so far: “I’ve been here since the beginning and seeing how the right support can change things for a whole family is what has kept me so motivated.
“Within my new role, I’m excited to develop our service further to offer a seamless care pathway for families experiencing mental health difficulties.”
“It is an absolute privilege for me to be in this position and to continue to provide support within my local community.”
Jenni, Interim Head of Midwifery at the L&D said: “This is a fantastic achievement and this milestone belongs to everyone who has been part of the journey from the dedicated staff who remain focused on providing support to the courageous families who have embraced the service provided. Thank you everyone.”
If you need support with your mental health in pregnancy or postnatally, please speak to your midwife or request support during admission to the maternity wards.