Detectives investigating the murder of a 19 year old man which happened on Thursday evening (April 25) at Milliners Court are now able to formally identify the dead man as Ryan Burke. Mr Burke was a resident of Milliners Court, Milliners Way in the town.
A post mortem held yesterday showed that he died from a single stab wound. Another 19 year old man was arrested at the scene of the incident when police were called to Milliners Court at about 10.45pm.
On the instruction of the Crown Prosecution Service, officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit have today (April 27) charged this man with murder.
Mark Hannell, of Thames Court, Trent Road, Luton, will remain in police custody until he appears at Luton Magistrates Court on Monday.
Officers are still seeking information and witnesses to the incident and anyone who can help should contact Det Insp John Arthur at the MCU on 01707 355959 or via non-emergency 24 hour number 101 or use independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. You do not have to give your name and you can still receive a cash reward.