Two charged and remanded after Grasmere Road incident
Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on Grasmere Road in Luton late on 15 July. Police were called to an address shortly after 11:30pm that night following reports of a serious assault.
According to the charges brought by detectives, the suspects are Nevaeh Stephenson, aged 20, of Cowper Street, Luton, and Nathaniel Eshokene, aged 19, of Julius Gardens, Luton. Stephenson was arrested on 28 July; further enquiries led to the subsequent arrest of Eshokene. Both have been remanded in custody.
- Incident date: 15 July (shortly after 11:30pm)
- Arrests: Nevaeh Stephenson — arrested 28 July; Nathaniel Eshokene — arrested after further enquiries
- Charge: Attempted murder (both defendants)
- Status: Both remanded in custody
The investigation is ongoing and officers have appealed to anyone with information to come forward. Police asked members of the public to contact them online or by telephone, using the incident reference 40/40737/26.
"If you have any information about this incident, please report it online or call 101 quoting the reference number 40/40737/26."
This case has been progressed to criminal charge rather than a publicised arrest without further action, signalling that detectives believe there is sufficient evidence to pursue a prosecution. The remand of both individuals means the matter will proceed through the courts, where further hearings will set out the prosecution's case and any defence response.
For Luton residents, the case highlights ongoing concerns about violent incidents in the town. Local policing teams frequently ask for witness help to reconstruct events and gather evidence; even small pieces of information — dashcam footage, mobile phone recordings, or observations from nearby properties — can be important in complex investigations such as this.
| Suspect | Age | Address (as reported) | Charge | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevaeh Stephenson | 20 | Cowper Street, Luton | Attempted murder | Remanded in custody |
| Nathaniel Eshokene | 19 | Julius Gardens, Luton | Attempted murder | Remanded in custody |
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference 40/40737/26. If you prefer to remain anonymous, information can also be provided through Crimestoppers. Prompt reporting helps ensure witnesses and the public remain safe and that the investigation can progress effectively.
InfoRadar will follow court proceedings and report any further developments as they are published by the police or the Crown Prosecution Service.
