Officers from the Luton Crime Investigation Department are appealing for the public’s help following an assault in Cobden Street on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
At approximately 11.50pm a man was punched in the face after he approached two men in the street to speak to them about noise disturbance.
A black car then arrived at the scene and one of the offenders took a knife from it, threatening the victim while he was being held by the other offender. They then made off in the car.
The victim sustained minor injuries which were treated at the scene.
Both offenders were described as Asian men in their early 20s. One was of large build, with short black hair. At the time of the offence he was wearing blue trousers and blue jacket with silver details on the sleeves.
The second was slim, with long curly hair and a small beard. At the time of the incident he was wearing silver trousers and a silver jacket. A third man in his 20s was arrested in connection with this incident and later bailed.
Detective Constable Kimberley Anderson, who is investigating, said: “This type of violent crime won’t be tolerated in our county. We take all reports of violent assaults extremely seriously and we are keen to speak to anyone who have witnessed this incident or has any information that can help us identify the people responsible.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the police online or by calling 101 and quote reference number 40/31526/21.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.
