Five people arrested after 'vicious' weapon fight near Lewsey Park

Detectives are investigating the violent disorder in the Lewsey Park area of Luton on Wednesday, July 15, which has been slammed for its "appalling viciousness".

Just before 10.30pm, police were called to reports of a large group of people fighting with weapons at the end of a car park in Pastures Way.

Two men suffered minor injuries and two vehicles were damaged during the incident.

Acting Detective Sergeant Ben Stone said: “This was an unacceptable act of violence that took place in a public area. We are fortunate that nobody was seriously injured but innocent people had to witness such appalling viciousness.

“We have arrested five people in connection with this incident, who have been released under investigation, but there are more people who were involved in this disorder who we would like to identify.

“If you saw anything or have any information that could help our investigation, please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information can report via Bedfordshire.police.uk/report or by calling A/DS Ben Stone on 101, quoting reference 40/38125/20.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.