Burglars stab Luton man in 'appalling attack'

The three burglars were all black and about 20 years old, police said

A man was stabbed several times after disturbing three burglars who had broken into his home in Luton.

Three men forced their way into the property in Wellfield Avenue about 03:25 GMT while the family slept.

Awoken by the noise the 47-year-old father went downstairs to investigate when he was attacked and stabbed.

The man, said to be in a serious but stable condition, was taken to Luton and Dunstable Hospital after the alarm was raised by his wife and daughter.

Det Con Mo Hussain from Bedfordshire Police said: "This was an appalling attack on a family man within his own home and I would urge anyone with information to come forward and speak with us.

"While the victim has suffered some very nasty injuries, he is in a stable condition and has responded very well to treatment."

Police said the three burglars were aged about 20 and were black.