Man Arrested Following Stabbing Incident, Victim in Critical Condition

An individual has been taken into custody subsequent to a stabbing incident that resulted in the victim sustaining critical injuries. Bedfordshire Police responded to a call on Dallow Road, Luton, at approximately 17:40 GMT on Saturday. A man, identified as being in his 20s, is currently being held in custody concerning what authorities have described as a “targeted attack.” By Sunday afternoon, a police cordon had been established, leading to the closure of several roads in the vicinity, specifically Malvern Road, Newcombe Road, Vernon Road, and a section of Dallow Road. Detective Inspector James Day stated: “We believe this to be a targeted attack against a man in his 20s who has been left in a critical condition.” He added: “We currently have one man in his 20s from Luton in custody in connection with this incident and our investigation into the circumstances are ongoing.” Day further commented: “We are carrying out all lines of inquiry to locate anyone who may have been involved.” Members of the public possessing information are urged to contact law enforcement officials. For updates on news from Beds, Herts, and Bucks, follow BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the material found on external websites. Details regarding our policy on external linking are available for review.