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Seventh person charged with murdering Luton sixth former

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Ashraf Habimana had a "unique ability to bring joy to everyone around him", his family said

A seventh person has been charged with murder after a student was stabbed to death.

Ashraf Habimana, 16, died after an attack on Nunnery Lane, Luton, on 29 September last year.

Timone Crossman, 19, from Luton was charged with murder on Thursday, as well as possession of an offensive weapon.

Six teenagers have already been charged with murder in connection with the Luton Sixth Form College pupil's death.

Mr Crossman was also charged with attempted murder after another teenager was seriously injured in the attack.

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Police attended the scene after the fatal attack on Nunnery Lane, Luton, on 29 September

Det Insp Graham Newton, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, leading the investigation, said: "We are determined to take action against anyone involved in the tragic death of Ashraf Habimana.

"We must all play our part in taking a strong stance against anyone who thinks serious violence or carrying a knife is OK."

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