Witness appeal following altercation involving machetes in Luton

The incident occurred on Tuesday (12 April) in Strangers Way

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 14th Apr 2022

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a group of men and a woman were involved in an affray where machetes were used.

At around 3pm on Tuesday (12 April) a physical altercation between a group of men and a woman occurred in Strangers Way in Luton.

Officers say three of the men fled the scene via a nearby alleyway and a man and woman drove off in a black vehicle.

PC Maureen Ude, who is investigating, said: “We are appealing to anybody who was in the area at the time of the incident and may have heard or seen something suspicious, please report this to us immediately.

“Alternatively, if you live in the area and have any personal CCTV footage, please can you check your footage and share anything with us as a matter of urgency.

“Any information you have could help us establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

Bedfordshire Police say if you have any information to support this investigation, call 101 or use the force’s online reporting centre and quote reference number 198 of Tuesday (12 April).

You can also give information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the Crimestoppers website.

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