Suspected gun fired in Luton

It happened earlier today

Author: Jon BurkePublished 4th Dec 2025

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses, after a serious incident in Luton during the early hours of this morning (Thursday).

Officers were called shortly after midnight to Avebury Avenue, after reports of a suspected firearms discharge.

A vehicle is believed to have left the scene before police arrival.

Detective Constable Ellie Smith said: “We are urging anyone who was in the area at the time and saw or heard anything suspicious, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.”

If anyone has any information, please contact police online Home | Bedfordshire Police, or via 101, quoting Operation Maiden.

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