Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 4th November 2024, at 12:00hrs
The officers actions have been described as heroic, selfless and brave
An off-duty Police officer was rushed to hospital for treatment after being stabbed with a machete as he tried to intervene during a robbery in Luton City Centre.
The incident happened on Saturday afternoon outside the Luton Point in George Street.
Two men are alleged to have robbed a man of his moped while brandishing a large knife.
The off-duty officer who serves with the Metropolitan Police Service tried to intervene and was attacked with the weapon before the males made off from the scene on the stolen moped.
The officer was rushed to hospital where he received treatment for non life-threatening injuries.
In a statement released, Bedfordshire Police said:
“Heroic, selfless, brave.
These are three words used to describe the actions of an off-duty police officer who was injured as he tried to thwart a robbery in Luton town centre yesterday (Saturday).
Our officers were called to the scene just outside the Luton Point in George Street at around 1.10pm.
It is believed that two men robbed a victim of his moped while brandishing a large knife or machete.
An off-duty police officer from the Metropolitan Police Service tried to intervene and was attacked before the offenders made off from the scene, one on their moped and the other on the victim’s stolen moped.
The officer was taken to hospital where he was treated for injuries which are, thankfully, not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Our temporary Chief Constable Dan Vajzovic said: “The courage of the off-duty officer is to be commended as, in putting himself in harm’s way, he undoubtedly helped to prevent any further harm to the public. Wanton violence of this level is utterly appalling and has no place on the streets of our county.
“Thankfully, the officer is expected to make a full recovery, though this story could have been very different. I speak on behalf of the force and wider public in thanking him for his bravery and selflessness in the line of duty. His actions were nothing short of heroic.”
We are appealing for witnesses to the incident and maintain a visible police presence in the area. Anyone who can help the investigation is urged to contact us on 101 or via our web reporting form, quoting Operation Schubert.”
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