Bedfordshire Police

Man arrested following late-night disturbance in Welbeck Gardens

Bedfordshire Police arrested a man on suspicion of causing criminal damage following a disturbance in Welbeck Gardens, off Buckfast Avenue, just before...

Police appeal for witnesses following shots fired in Great Denham

Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after shots were fired at a house in Great Denham last night (Wednesday). At approximately 8.45pm, officers were called...

Witness appeal after a woman was assaulted in broad daylight on a bus in Bedford

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on a bus in Bedford. They believe other passengers might have been harmed during the incident...

Spate of catalytic converter thefts hits Bedford

Bedfordshire Police have warned of a spate of catalytic converter thefts in the north of Bedfordshire. The vehicles targeted including Toyota - including...

Bedfordshire Police slam inaccurate Mail on Sunday bike theft report

Bedfordshire Police have been quick to deny allegations made in a Mail on Sunday article, yesterday (22 September), stating that the force is no longer investigating bike thefts. The article...

Operation Apex launched to help residents ‘take back their community’ in Midland Road

A new partnership operation, focused on driving out crime and anti-social behaviour, has been launched to make improvements to the Midland Road area of...

Bedford man charged after breach of sexual risk order

A Bedford man has been charged with breaching a sexual risk order and sending threatening messages. Majid Akhtar, 31, of Old Ford End Road...

Bedford thief jailed after targeting three supermarkets and threatening staff

A prolific and violent thief from Bedford has been jailed for four years after being found guilty today of offences in Bedford supermarkets in March this...

Police warn Bedford parents to look out for money mules

Bedfordshire Police are urging parents and guardians to warn their children about the dangers of becoming a money mule. A money mule is someone who transfers stolen money through...

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