Following shots fired in Luton, a teenager has been apprehended, and police have increased their stop and search operations.
Following the weekend’s shootings, police in Luton have been given more authority to stop and search.
It comes after bullets were fired following an armed altercation between approximately 20 people in the Moakes neighbourhood around 4.50pm on Friday, March 28.
Bedfordshire Police car. Picture: Olivia Preston
The expanded powers are in place for Marsh Farm, Hockwell Ring and Lewsey Farm, including: Barton Road, Sundon Road, Woodside Link, Poynters Road, Leagrave High Street, Bramingham Road, Icknield Way and all roads and places within
The order is in place until 6.35pm on Monday, March 31, but could be extended as police examine the situation.
A teenage male, who was treated for suspected stab wounds, was detained on suspicion of violent disorder.
Investigators noticed a vehicle had been shot at in Sylam Close and arrested another adolescent male on suspicion of firearms crimes, who is in police custody for questioning.
The suspects are identified as roughly 20 men and boys aged between 16 and 25, thought to be of Black ethnicity and who were clothed in black attire with balaclavas and gloves. Some were riding e-bikes.
Detective Inspector Adam Butt 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, particularly in the Vadis Close, Sylam Close and the Moakes areas, that could support our investigation.
“Officers have increased their patrols in the area to help reassure residents and deter further activity.”
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