The event took place on SundayAuthor: Jon BurkePublished 3 hours agoPolice have made nine arrests at Luton Carnival.As the temperature climbed over the weekend, the force got geared up for a major presence on Sunday.Alongside the Luton Community Policing team, officers were deployed as part of Project Servator during the parade, Live Facial Recognition vans were set up on the entrances to Wardown Park – getting a hit and making an arrest for an individual wanted for sexual assault. The community team was also in attendance in the park, giving reassurance to the public. Officers from the Boson guns and gangs unit made arrests, for possession of a knife and possession with intent to supply drugs. Two teenagers were also spotted riding escooters while wearing balaclavas, hoodies, and surgical gloves. Both were arrested for attempted robbery and their escooters seized. Three further teenagers were arrested for affray, while one person was arrested after failing to appear in court.In total nine arrests were made around the eventSuperintendent Hob Hoque from Bedfordshire Police said, “The past week and bank holiday weekend have been an extremely busy one for the force. Our officers have attended a range of different incidents, alongside helping keep the public safe during one of the major events of the year, Luton carnival. “Despite the number of incidents, combined with the intense heat over the weekend, our officers and staff continued to make sure the public had the highest standard of service. Everyone involved played a significant part.”Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.
Nine arrested at Luton Carnival
