Police appeal for witnesses after serious assaults outside Bedford pub

Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook
Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after several violent incidents outside a Bedford pub in the early hours of Friday (14 November).

A fight between two men broke out at around 2.30am on High Street, during which one man was reportedly knocked unconscious.

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A second incident followed shortly afterwards. A woman and two men were assaulted, with the two men taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Detective Constable Jake Smyth said: “We believe around 20 people were present during these incidents, and they may hold crucial information that could help us piece together what happened.

“If you saw anything, recorded any footage, or have details that could assist, please get in touch.”

One man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, common assault and affray.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incidents or has information to report it online or call 101, quoting reference BP-14112025-0020.

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