A 47 year old man was left in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed several times during an aggravated burglary in Luton in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The incident happened at 3.25am when three burglars managed to force their way into a house in Wellfield Avenue, Sundon Park, while the occupants were sleeping. The victim was awoken by a noise and went to investigate.
When the victim confronted the intruders he was attacked and stabbed. The men then fled the house on foot.
The victim’s wife and daughter raised the alarm and the victim was immediately taken to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital where he remains in a serious, but stable condition.
Det Con Mo Hussain, who is investigating the incident, is keen to hear from any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time or may have seen the three men either before or after the attack.
The first was a black male with light skin, around 20 years of age, 5ft 1ins tall. The second was also a black male, 5ft 10ins tall. The third was a black male, around 20 years old.
If you have information relating to this incident, contact Det Con Hussain, in confidence, on 01582 394067, the non-emergency 101 number, or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.