Facial recognition van catches wanted man at Luton carnival
Vans were set up at the entrances to Wardown Park, and caught a man who was wanted for sexual assault.
Officers made arrests for possession of a knife and possession with intent to supply drugs.
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Hide AdTwo teenagers were spotted riding e-scooters while wearing balaclavas, hoodies, and surgical gloves, during the blazing heat. Both were arrested for attempted robbery and their e-scooters were seized.
Three more teenagers were arrested for affray and one person was arrested after failing to appear in court. A total of nine were arrested at the event.
Superintendent Hob Hoque 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.”