Ahsanullah Nawazai, 20, was found collapsed from stab wounds in London Colney, Hertfordshire, on Wednesday night. He later died in hospital and a 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder

A woman and a man were charged with murder today after a man was stabbed to death.

Ahsanullah Nawazai, 20, had travelled to London Colney, Hertfordshire, from his home in Walthamstow, London, on November 28 before he was knifed repeatedly.

He was left barefoot and was found by a member of the public at around 7.15pm on Walsingham Way before being rushed to hospital.

Despite the desperate attempts of paramedics, he later passed away.

Last night police said they had arrested a 30-year-old woman, who is believed to lived near the scene, on suspicion of murder.

Carla Callum, aged 30 years, from Walsingham Way in London Colney, Herts., and Anis Anderson, aged 20 years, from Fordwych Road, Cricklewood, London, were charged with murder.

The pair were remanded in custody and were due to appear before magistrates in court.

Yesterday a spokesman for the Hertfordshire Constabulary combined Major Crime Team confirmed that a woman was in custody, suspected of murdering Ahsanullah.

The spokesman said: 'A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in London Colney. The woman, who is from London Colney, is currently in police custody.

Mr Nawazai was found seriously injured in Walsingham Way, London Colney on Wednesday. Paramedics rushed to the scene, but despite their desperate attempts he later died in hospital

'The arrest follows the death of 20-year-old Ahsanullah Nawazai, who was found seriously injured in Walsingham Way at 7.15pm on November 28.

'He had suffered a number of stab wounds and was taken to hospital, where he later passed away. Any witnesses or anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police should call the non-emergency number 101.

'Ahsanullah was found collapsed with a number of stab wounds in Walsingham Way by a member of the public at around 7.15pm on Wednesday.

'His family has asked us to release the following words describing Ahsanullah: 'He was a happy person, a lovely kid and much-loved member of the family. He always had a smile on his face'.

Neighbours have spoken of their shock following the incident in their usually quiet neighbourhood. One said: 'It is the last thing you expect, really unbelievable'

'Detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit are continuing their investigation in order to establish the circumstances around Ahsanullah's death.'

Neighbours said that the stabbing victim was aged 20 years and was found without any shoes on his feet.

One neighbour, who wished to remain unnamed, said that the victim was found lying in the middle of the road and without footwear.

Others local residents in the group of terraced houses, which back onto acres of fields, spoke of their shock at the murder which unfolded just yards from their front doors.

Police were seen in Walsingham Way, London Colney the morning after the stabbing on Wednesday, November 28. A cordon was set up while investigation work was carried out

One said: 'Police came around and said a young man in his 20s was found with injuries and unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries. My son said he heard they think the victim came from London.

'It is normally so quiet around here - it is the last thing you expect, really unbelievable.'

The family of Mr Nawazai released a tribute earlier this week, saying: 'He was a happy person, a lovely kid and much-loved member of the family. He always had a smile on his face.'

Anyone who has information which could help the police investigation is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference number 41/60757/18.

You can also report information online on the Hertfordshire Constabulary website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.