Bedfordshire Police confirmed that a victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an attack near a school in Dunstable Road, Luton, shortly after 8.30am this morning.
Women working in the A Family Food Store, just down the road from the scene of the attack, said they had heard a woman had been stabbed and taken to hospital, but were unaware of her condition. A neighbour living next to the scene of the stabbing, in flats at Beech Hill Court, said she had left for work at 7am and returned home to find the police cordon in place.Staff in the OYO Luton Hotel next door said they were unable to comment on the incident.
'Following the incident, the school was on lockdown for approximately one hour purely as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and staff. 'Parents have been advised of the incident and emotional support is available to all children and staff who may require it.'