Police appeal to stop sharing video of 'racially aggravated' incident in Houghton Regis after arrest

By Lynn Hughes
Published 18th Apr 2023, 14:40 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2023, 16:55 BST
A man is being questioned after the incidentA man is being questioned after the incident
A man is being questioned after the incident
A man in his 20s has been arrested

Police are appealing for people not to share a video of an incident which happened in Houghton Regis on Monday.

A man has been arrested following the altercation at Houghton Hall Park at around 1.40pm.

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A police spokesman said: “We are aware of a video circulating on social media with regards to an incident that happened yesterday (Monday) in Houghton Regis.

“One man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and remains in police custody for questioning.

“Whilst we understand these incidents are concerning, we are encouraging members of the public to stop sharing the video whilst our investigation is ongoing to ensure legal proceedings are not impacted.

And they have also appealed to the public who may have any information or witnesses the incident on Monday.

“If anyone does have any information, or witnessed the incident directly, please contact us on 101 or online and quote reference 40/20292/23.”