Police want witnesses to an assault near High Town Road and Midland Road, Luton, at 1am on 25 October. Two men are bailed; a third is sought. Quote 40/62662/26.

Bedfordshire Police is asking for witnesses after a man was hurt in an assault in the High Town Road and Midland Road area of Luton in the early hours of Sunday 25 October.

Officers were called at about 1am. The man needed hospital treatment. The force has not said how badly he was hurt.

Two men in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. Both have been released on bail while enquiries continue.

The details come from the force’s appeal published on 27 October.

Police want to trace a third man

Officers are trying to identify a third suspect. The force describes him as:

  • a man in his 20s
  • wearing all black clothing
  • with white lettering on his top

PC Lee Rogers, of the force’s Criminal Investigation Department, said: “Despite this incident happening in the early hours of the morning, we believe there were a number of people in and around the area who may have witnessed it.”

He added: “Anyone who saw what happened is urged to come forward as any information will further assist us with our enquiries.”

What it means for you

If you were in or near High Town Road or Midland Road at about 1am on Sunday 25 October, the police want to hear what you saw.

Report it to Bedfordshire Police online and quote reference 40/62662/26. You can also call 101. To stay anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

An arrest is not a charge, and nobody has been charged.

For the wider picture, our Luton crime figures set out what police.uk records for the town month by month.