Teenage boy guilty of murder over Luton stabbing: Derrick Kinyua stabbed to death

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Teenage Boy Convicted of Murder in Luton Stabbing

A teenager has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing another teenager in Luton. The 17-year-old boy was convicted on Monday for his role in the April stabbing of 19-year-old Derrick Kinyua.

The incident occurred when police received reports from paramedics that a man had been stabbed and collapsed at the junction of Hucklesby Way, Hitchin Road, and Crescent Road. Emergency services treated Mr. Kinyua at the scene before rushing him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.

Through their investigation, the police discovered that four individuals confronted Mr. Kinyua outside the residence he was staying at in Crescent Road. CCTV footage showed two of the individuals, including the 17-year-old boy, carrying large knives and attacking Mr. Kinyua, inflicting several stab wounds. Despite his injuries, Mr. Kinyua managed to make his way onto the main road before collapsing.

A postmortem examination revealed that Mr. Kinyua died from stab wounds to his neck and chest. The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit launched a murder investigation following the incident.

The 17-year-old boy was arrested approximately a week after the stabbing. The other attacker, armed with a knife, is believed to have fled the country just hours after the incident. Two other individuals present at the scene, Malcolm Mangawa, 23, and Shakeel Morton, 20, were found not guilty of murder at Luton Crown Court.

The sentencing for the convicted teenager is scheduled for later this month. Detective Inspector Iain MacPherson, who led the investigation for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, described the crime as “incredibly violent, calculated, and abhorrent.” He emphasized the impact the incident had on the local community and partner agencies.

Knife crime remains a significant concern and priority across the country, and this tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences it can have. Inspector MacPherson expressed satisfaction with the conviction and hopes it serves as a warning and reaffirmation of the zero-tolerance policy towards knife crime and violence.

The case highlights the ongoing issue of knife crime in the UK and the urgent need for comprehensive actions to tackle this problem. Communities and authorities must continue to work together to prevent such senseless acts of violence and protect young lives..