Fight breaks out at Luton Playground

It happened in the Kingsway Recreation Ground

Author: Lauren WattPublished 28th Jun 2021

A group of youths were reported to be fighting in front of the children’s play area.

Officers were called to the Kingsway Recreation Ground, at around 6.20pm on Wednesday 23rd June following the reports.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses.

PC Jordan Lancaster, from Bedfordshire Police’s Crime Investigation Team, investigating, said:

“This incident took place where families with children were using the recreational facilities.

“The actions of those involved caused others to fear for their own safety, and we will not tolerate this behaviour.

“We are keen to speak to anyone with information, however small, about this incident.”

Two 18-year-old men and a 17-year-old boy from Luton have been arrested and released on bail.

If you have information or footage, please report it via the Bedfordshire Police online reporting tool https://www.bedfordshire.police.uk/report/Report quoting reference 40/32281/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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