THREE people arrested for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm after an incident on Tuesday have been released without charge.
Two men remain in custody, and detectives were granted an extension to custody time for them by Luton Magistrates Court today.
The five were arrested when a man was found with serious head injuries in a Stockwood Crescent property on August 7.
DI Iain Morgan who is leading the investigation said: “The victim is believed to be 51 years of age and Polish. Members of his family living in Bedfordshire have been traced and are receiving support from dedicated Family Liaison Officers at this time.
“I am keen to trace anyone who was in the Stockwood Crescent area at around the time of this incident. It is possible members of the public could have heard or seen something unusual but they may not have linked this information to this incident. The information they may have could help piece together exactly what happened to this man and I would urge them to come forward and speak to officers.”
Police were called to the house just after 8.30pm and administered first aid to the victim before he was taken to Luton and Dunstable Hospital by paramedics where he remains in a critical condition.
Four men and a woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm.
Next-door neighbour James Ingle, 61, said: “I heard two or three thumps a while before the police came, but I always hear things like that so I didn’t take much notice. They were big crashes, like something had been dropped.
“It’s a group of Polish lads that live there, they’re all in their 30s and they are very noisy. They’ve thrown a chair through the window before.”
Mr Ingle said he has lived in the street around 30 years and believes the house where the incident took place has been rented out for eight or nine years.
He said: “I think some Polish people own it and rent it out to other Poles. You see a few faces for a couple of months then they go again, they just come in dribs and drabs. I’ve never had any problems before but this lot have been very noisy. I’ve had to tell them a few times.”
Anyone with information about this investigation can call Beds Police anonymously on 101 or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.