Ninth teenager charged in connection with Luton murder
A ninth teenager has been charged in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Bilal Nisar in Luton.
The teen, also 17, was charged on Saturday (August 29) with murder, violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon .
He appeared at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday (September 2) and was remanded into custody to later face trial on January 12, 2027.
Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardner, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain with Bilal’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
“Our investigation continues to progress and, as a result, nine individuals have now been charged and remanded in connection with this incident.”
Police were called to Kingsway Recreation Ground in Luton at around 6.30pm on July 24 following reports of violent disorder.
Bilal was found at the scene with stab wounds and was taken to hospital, where he died a short time later.