Charges brought in connection with town centre robbery and machete attack

Two men have been charged in connection with a Luton town centre robbery and attack on an off-duty police officer.

Hannan Mahmood, 19, and Humar Mahmood, 18, both of Belmont Road, Luton were arrested on Friday (8 November).

They were both later charged with attempted murder, wounding with intent, possession of a bladed article in public place, robbery and dangerous driving.

The charges relate to an incident at around 1pm on Saturday 2 November in George Street, outside Luton Point shopping centre. 

Mahmood and Mahmood appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (9 November) and were remanded into custody pending a future hearing at Luton Crown Court.

Anyone with information or footage about the incident should call 101 or tell us online quoting Operation Schubert.