Appeal for witnesses following firearms discharge in Luton

We have launched an investigation after a suspected firearm was shot at a property in Luton over the weekend.

At around 12.30am on Saturday morning (21 September), officers were called to Belmont Road after a weapon was fired at a property, damaging the window.

Emergency services attended and there were no reported injuries.

Detective Sergeant Samantha Ostley, investigating, said: “This is an extremely serious offence which would no doubt have caused great concern in this neighbourhood.

“Carrying firearms is never acceptable and we are urging anyone in the area to contact us so we can identify those responsible.

“Our enquiries lead us to believe that there may have been a passer-by on foot around this time, and we are keen to trace them or anyone with any information about the incident.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101 or our online reporting centre, quoting the reference 40/52728/24.