Sikhs in Luton police station sit-down protest

Hundreds of members of the Sikh community have staged a sit-down protest outside Buxton Road police station in Luton.

A police spokesman said the protesters had concerns after a report that a young woman from their community was sexually assaulted on Monday.

The allegation is being investigated by Bedfordshire Police and a man has been arrested in the inquiry.

Police are trying to resolve the situation with community leaders.

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