Appeal for information after attempted robbery in Luton

We are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Luton.

The incident took place just before 11pm on Saturday (13 May) in Morgan Close, when the victim was sitting in his car and was approached by a group of men wearing balaclavas and believed to be Asian.

They demanded that the victim gave them his phone and also tried to reach inside the car for the keys before punching him several times.

Detective Olivia Scarlata, from Bedfordshire Police, who is investigating the case, said: “This was a terrifying incident for the victim, and we are keen to hear from anyone who might have witnessed this or as any CCTV footage of these men around the time of the incident.”

Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or reporting online quoting reference number 40/25359/23