Luton fight: Arrests made as five people taken to hospital

Police remain at the scene of the fight in the Bury Park area of Luton

Five men have been taken to hospital and six people arrested after a large fight in Luton.

Bedfordshire Police said "violent disorder" took place in the Bury Park area in the early hours of Tuesday.

One person was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and five on suspicion of violent disorder.

Roads were closed in the Dunstable Road area, by Nadeem Plaza, shortly after midnight. They are expected to remain shut for the rest of the day.

None of those hurt have life-threatening injuries, but one "badly injured" person was given first aid at the scene, police said.

Officers have remained at the scene.

Ivy Road, Beech Road were closed and Dunstable Road and Kenilworth Road were partially closed

After videos of the incident emerged on social media, people described the incident as "disgusting behaviour" and commented that the area looked like a "war zone".

"We understand that people might be concerned, but there will be police officers in the area today as we continue our investigation, as well as carrying out additional patrols to provide reassurance," the force said.

Eyewitnesses and anyone with information have been asked to contact them.

Police reassured local residents and said they would be carrying out extra patrols