Man left with 'serious injuries' after crashing e-scooter in Luton while fleeing police

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Aug 2023, 16:15 BST
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Police were called to reports of suspicious behaviour in the town

A man has been arrested in Luton after he was involved in a scooter collision while trying to flee from police.

At 11.31pm on Thursday, August 11, police were called to reports of suspicious behaviour in Lancrets Path.

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A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police said: “Officers attended and the suspect made off on an e-scooter which was then involved in a collision.”

Police tape near a crime scene. (Picture: Peter Byrne via PA)Police tape near a crime scene. (Picture: Peter Byrne via PA)
Police tape near a crime scene. (Picture: Peter Byrne via PA)

A 44-year-old man suffered serious, but not life-threatening or changing injuries, and was taken to hospital for treatment. The force explained: “He has been arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, and possession of offensive weapons.

“As is standard protocol with any police incident involving a serious injury, we have referred the matter to the independent Officer for Police Conduct for review.”