Olivia Preston

1 week ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A woman is in a critical condition after being found with serious injuries in Luton. The victim, who is in her 40s, was taken to hospital on May 4 and police officers remain in Ashburnham Road and Stuart Street as they piece together what happened. Four people – two men in their 40s, and a man and a woman in their 30s – have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident. Three are in police custody for questioning, while the fourth has been released on police bail.

1 week ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Today marks eight decades since the Second World War came to an end in Europe, and millions of people celebrated after years of hardship and loss. And in 1945 Luton, the celebrations were no different – with dancing, street parties and lots of food. The town played a crucial role in the Second World War, with the Vauxhall factory being a key contributor – shifting its focus from car production to military vehicles.

1 week ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Drugs have been taken off the streets this week as part of the police’s operation cracking down on drivers in Dunstable and Houghton Regis. More than 15 officers patrolled the towns on Friday, May 2, with their operation being supported by off-road bikes, plain clothes officers and unmarked carsThe police recovered Class B and C drugs, seized one car for having no insurance and handed out three warnings for driving behaviour.

1 week ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

One person is in custody and a cannabis factory uncovered in police raids this week. Officers raided a property in Bramingham on Tuesday, May 6 after getting tip offs from the community about the address’ links to cannabis. Police found more than 170 cannabis plants and one person who "was promptly arrested and taken to custody”. On the same day, another team raided a property in the Stopsley area where they found a cannabis factory in the bedrooms and loft.

1 week ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A woman was attacked and had her necklace stolen as she walked through Luton this week. The victim was walking along Russell Street at around 3.15pm on Tuesday, May 6, when she was assaulted and her necklace ripped off her. The offender is described as a white man in his mid to late thirties, 6ft, of average build, with a black and white beard. He was wearing a black tracksuit, white trainers, and a thick silver chain around his neck at the time of the incident.