Channel 4 presents a special of the true-crime documentary series, 24 Hours in Police Custody. The episode, titled The Devil’s Chain, offers insights into a brutal premeditated attack involving a knife and gun on a man’s doorstep in Luton.
The episode, airing on June 5, 2024, at 9:00 PM, on Channel 4, recounts a shocking incident where a group of attackers, under the cover of darkness, ambush a man outside his house in Luton. They shoot him three times and brutally assault him with a machete before making their escape and setting their getaway car on fire. Miraculously, the victim survives the vicious attack.
Following the incident, detectives from Bedfordshire Police’s Major Crime Unit launch an attempted murder investigation. However, they face significant challenges, including a lack of witnesses and the victim’s inability to communicate as he receives treatment in the hospital. Adding to the complexity, the victim’s family lives in fear, and the police have minimal evidence to work with.
A bulky gold chain with a Tasmanian devil pendant emerges as a potential lead, offering a glimmer of hope in identifying the perpetrators and their motives. With unprecedented access to this live investigation, cameras capture every twist and turn as detectives decide to conduct a series of armed raids across Luton to apprehend potential suspects.
The Devil’s Chain showcases the real-life drama and the meticulous work of law enforcement as they fight against the odds to bring justice and unravel the truth behind this horrifying crime.
24 Hours in Police Custody: The Devil’s Chain airs on Channel 4 on Wednesday, 5 June 2024, at 9:00 PM.
