Two charged over Luton attack on teenage boy

Two people have been charged by detectives investigating an incident in Luton which left a teenager with life changing injuries.

The victim, who is now 19, was found lying injured in New Bedford Road, close to Telford Way, in the early hours of June 2, 2022 after what was initially believed to be a hit and run collision.

A man and a woman – Mohammed Hamid, 49, of Brantwood Road, Luton, and Jasmine Aldrich, 37, of Union Street, Bedford – have now both been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm in connection to the incident.

Aldrich appeared at Luton Magistrates Court on Thursday (February 23) and is next due to appear in court in March.

Anyone with any information which can assist the Bedfordshire Police investigation is asked to call 101 quoting reference 40/31769/22 or Operation Islands.