Luton street in lockdown after a suspicious device found in car

Bomb squad have attended Dunstable Road, in Luton after suspicious device was found in a car in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident, and police are urging people to avoid the area.

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Bedfordshire Police said, “We are currently attending an incident in Dunstable Road, Luton, where a suspicious device has been found in a car.

“Dunstable Road has been closed between Nadeem Plaza and Francis Street, and an explosive ordnance disposal team are in attendance. “One man was arrested at the scene and a second man was arrested shortly afterwards in Brook Street, Luton, in connection with the same incident.

“Brook Street has also been closed as a precaution.

“People are advised to avoid both Brook Street and Dunstable Road and seek alternative routes.”