Arrest made in connection with Luton incident

Police have arrested a man in connection with an incident in Luton in the early hours of this morning (Monday).

Officers were called at 12:50am to a report of a stabbing in George Street. One man was taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempt murder and is currently in police custody for questioning.

Detective Constable Craig Cullum, from Bedfordshire Police’s Crime Investigation Department, said: “We understand that people may be concerned, however we are treating this as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.

“Violence remains a priority across the county, and we are working hard to keep Bedfordshire safe by challenging those that choose to carry weapons and use them to incite fear and harm others."

Anyone with information about the incident can contact police on 101 or via online quoting reference 40/44740/24.