Hundreds of Sikhs protest over alleged assault in Luton

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Members of the Sikh community have been protesting outside a police station in Luton following allegations that a young woman was assaulted on Monday.

Hundreds of demonstrators congregated outside Buxton Road police station last night to air their concerns.

A number of officers attended and tried to resolve the situation with community leaders. One man has been arrested in connection with the allegations.

A police spokesman said: "Police in Luton are currently in talks with members of the Sikh community who are holding a sit-down protest outside Buxton Road police station.

"Their concerns follow a report that a young woman from their community was assaulted on Monday.

"The allegations are currently subject of an investigation and all parties involved are being spoken with to establish the facts.

"One man had been arrested in connection with the allegation and inquiries continue."