Members
of the Sikh community have held a sit-down protest outside a police station
in Luton following allegations that a young woman was sexually assaulted
Hundreds of demonstrators congregated
outside Buxton Road police station on Tuesday night to air their concerns
about Monday's alleged attack, Bedfordshire Police said.
A number of officers were at the scene to
resolve the situation with community leaders, the force added. One man was
arrested in connection with the allegations.
A police spokesman said earlier: "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 sexually 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.
Bedfordshire Police said later that the
protesters had dispersed.