LONDON: A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy stabbed to death outside of a school in Luton, the UK.

Humza Hussain was found with multiple stab wounds outside Challney School for Boys last Tuesday. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to his wounds two hours later.

A 16-year-old-boy, also from Luton, will appear in court this week, charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

A second teenager, who was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, has been released on bail.

Hussain’s family said in a statement: “We are extremely saddened and heartbroken at the passing of Humza. He was a young boy with his whole life ahead of him, and this should never have happened. He was a much-loved son, grandson and brother and it is a very sad loss for us as a family.”

Detective Inspector Iain Macpherson of Bedfordshire Police paid his condolences and appealed for anyone with further information about the stabbing to come forward.

“Our hearts go out to Humza’s family at this incredibly difficult time,” he said. “We are absolutely determined to bring those responsible for this shocking attack to justice.”