Three arrests after 12 people spotted fighting 'with baseball bats' in Luton street brawl

At around 9.30pm, police were called to reports that a group of people were involved in a brawl in Dallow Road, which left three men injured.

Some 12 people were seen fighting with weapons - believed to be baseball bats - who then left the scene in the direction of Shirley Road and Malvern Road.

Three men have been arrested over the incident and are currently in police custody.

DCI Aaron Kiff said: “This unfolded on a residential street and drew the attention of many residents.

“We are following up lines of enquiry and have arrested three people in connection with the incident, but there were more people involved and we would like to identify them as quickly as possible.

“If you were in the area at the time and saw anything, or have CCTV footage, or any information that could help our investigation, please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or report online at Bedfordshire.police.uk/report, quoting reference 380 of 28 December.

Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.