Police name wanted man following Bedford High Street stabbing

Custody photo of Barrelle Jones. Image Bedfordshire Police
Custody photo of Barrelle Jones. Image: Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police has named the man who is wanted in connection with a stabbing in Bedford town centre.

Berrelle Jones of Barton Road, Bedford, is being sought following an incident at a bar in the High Street shortly after 2.30am on Monday, 6 April.

Following the incident, a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and he has since been discharged.

Two men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident and have been bailed with conditions while enquiries continue.

Berrelle Jones is 30 and is described as around 6’1” with short black hair and a beard.

Detective Constable Adam Lacey said: “We have been carrying out extensive enquiries to locate Jones and are now asking anyone who knows where he is to come forward.

“If you have seen Jones, know his whereabouts or have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to report online at beds.police.uk/ro/report or call 101, quoting reference 40/18722/26.

Alternatively, report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

If you see Jones, please call 999 immediately.

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