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Luton Sikh protest over alleged assault

Hundreds of people from the Sikh community in Luton have been holding a sit-down demonstration outside a police station in the town.

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Members of the Sikh community protest in Luton after a woman was allegedly assaulted

Community leaders in Luton are calling for calm, following protests against the way police handled allegations of an assault on a young Sikh woman.

Hundreds of people gathered outside a police station last night to voice their concerns. A 19 year old man has appeared in court, charged with common assault.

A meeting's being held this evening between members of the Sikh and Muslim communities, to try and diffuse growing tensions

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