Teenage boy caught carrying two samurai swords at Luton train station

On Monday, April 27, police were called at around 2.30pm to Luton train station, following a report of suspicious behaviour by four teenage boys.

The boys were attempting to board a train to Bedford and, when stopped and searched, one 15-year-old was found to be in possession of a knife, and another 15-year-old had two Samurai-style swords.

Both teenagers were arrested and bailed with conditions until June.

In a separate incident on Saturday, April 25, a car was pulled over by officers as part of a proactive policing stop in Dallow Road, Luton.

The vehicle and occupants were searched and two lock knives and CS spray were found.

Two men in their 30s from Luton were arrested on suspicion of possession of bladed articles and a section 5 firearm.

One of the men was also arrested for driving without licence or insurance, while the other man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs.

They have been released under investigation pending further police enquiries.

PC Thomas Phelan, from the Luton community policing team, said: “We’re committed to keeping Bedfordshire safe and our proactive policing is continuing during lockdown.

"A number of dangerous knives have been removed from circulation following these operations and we’ll continue to crackdown on anyone who seeks to cause harm within our local communities.”