Murder charge in connection with fatal stabbing

A man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal stabbing in Luton last week.

Dylan Myrie, of Hallwicks Road, Luton, was arrested by Bedfordshire Police on Sunday (25 June).

He appeared at Luton Magistrates' Court yesterday (Tuesday) charged with murder following the death of Dean Fountaine, 37.

The 19-year-old has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Luton Crown Court on Thursday 29 June.

A murder investigation was launched after police were called to Ashton Road, Luton on Monday 19 June following reports of a stabbing.

Mr Fountaine, from Leighton Buzzard, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead the next morning (Tuesday).

Anyone with information to assist police can report it via beds.police.uk/ro/report or call 101 quoting Operation Brakespear.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org