Man in critical condition after stabbing in Luton

It happened on Somerset Avenue this morning

Author: Henry WinterPublished 2nd Sep 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was left in a critical condition following a stabbing in Luton.

The incident took place at around 9.30am this morning (Friday) in Somerset Avenue.

The attackers are described as four or five men in their late teens to early 20s, who were all wearing dark clothing.

Some of them fled the scene on foot towards Crawley Green Road. Detectives are also trying to trace a dark Audi that was seen leaving the scene.

The victim, a man in his 20s, is currently in a critical condition in hospital receiving treatment.

Detective Sergeant Adam Butt, investigating, said: “This was a really shocking and violent attack.

“This happened in a very public area at a time of day when a lot of people are out and about. I am sure there are people out there who can help our investigation.

“Anyone capable of this level of violence needs to be taken off the streets.

“You can also give any information to Crimestoppers anonymously, if you don’t want to talk to the police.”

Anyone with any information can contact police by visiting beds.police.uk/ro/report or by calling 101.

Please quote operation Operation Stirrup.

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