Man assaulted by gang of 7 in Luton underpass

By Laura Hutchinson
Published 5th Jan 2023, 11:07 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2023, 11:08 BST
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Police are appealing for witnesses

A man was assaulted and robbed by a gang of seven in a Luton underpass on Tuesday.

The victim was walking through the underpass in Castle Street at around 6pm on Tuesday (January 3) when he was approached by the men.

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They assaulted him whilst attempting to take off his backpack – but he was able to escape to the main road.

Police are appealing for witnessesPolice are appealing for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses

Trainee Detective Constable Olivia Scarlata from Bedfordshire Police said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have any CCTV or video doorbell footage of this group in the area.

“If anyone was driving in the area at the time and has dash cam, then please let us know.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 with the crime reference number 40/549/23.

You can also report via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org