Appeal for witnesses after driver attacked in Luton

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a driver suffered serious injuries following an attack in Luton yesterday (Tuesday) evening.

The victim was driving north on the A6 New Bedford Road away from Wardown Park at around 8.30pm.

Between Cranleigh Gardens and Graham Gardens, the suspects – two men believed to be in a black Ford Kuga – flashed their car lights behind the victim’s vehicle. The victim stopped to let the vehicle pass; however, it stopped in front of him.

The victim and suspects got out of their cars. One of the suspects punched the victim, possibly with a weapon, inflicting serious injuries. The two men then drove off north on the A6 towards the BP Garage.

The victim is currently being treated in hospital for potentially life-changing injuries.

Police are appealing for anyone with information, or anyone who was passing in a car who may have dashcam footage, to come forward.

Detective Constable Ellie Smith, of Bedfordshire Police, said: “This was a vicious assault which has caused very serious injuries.

“It is vital that anyone who knows anything about this attack comes forward so we can trace the culprits.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online at www.beds.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime or call 101 quoting incident 479 of 19 May.