Charity to build mosque to honour stabbing victim

Adam Khan, 26, died in hospital after being stabbed in Luton

A charity has launched a fundraiser to build a mosque and educational centre in memory of a man who was fatally stabbed.

Adam Khan, 26, died in hospital on Sunday after police were called to reports of a violent altercation on Humberstone Road, Luton.

In a statement the charity Crisis Aid said Mr Khan had been a volunteer for them from their earliest days, helping to pack aid, support fundraising and deliver relief.

A 16-year-old boy and girl, who cannot be named because of their age, have been charged with murder and are due to appear in court on Friday.

The Islamic charity supports communities worldwide affected by poverty, disasters, and displacement - providing food, water, shelter and medical aid.

A group of friends from Luton founded the charity in 2005 following a earthquake in northern Pakistan.

Although no location has been given for the project, other fundraisers have been started by the charity for similar projects in Pakistan and Gambia.

It said the planned project, Masjid Adam, would "be a place of worship, learning and community — everything Adam valued and lived for".

Within 24 hours the charity had raised £25,000, more than half of its £40,000 target.

Crisis Aid said: "Adam's passing has left us heartbroken, but we take comfort in knowing that his good deeds will continue to benefit others for generations to come."