Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information following a violent altercation in Luton on Monday (31 March). 

Officers were called just after 9.55pm to a report of a disorder in Grantham Road, after a group of young men had a verbal altercation with another man before attacking him.

A man was taken to hospital and is being treated for serious, but not life changing injuries.

The suspects were described as approximately seven young men all in dark clothing, and it is believed they had weapons.

Detective Constable Monika Gladysz from Bedfordshire Police said: “We are following multiple lines of enquiry to piece together the events of this incident, and are keen to hear from anyone with information, doorbell or dashcam footage.

“We understand this may be distressing to members of our community, and as a force we have increased officers on patrol in the area to help reassure residents and deter further activity.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Bedfordshire Police on 101 or report online quoting 40/17771/25.