Bedfordshire Police

Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Queens Park stabbing

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Queen's Park last night (22 August). Police were called to reports...

Drug possession lands Kempston man three years behind bars

A Kempston man has been sent down for three years after he was found in possession of cocaine and heroin. Ashish Nahar, 21, of Owen Close, was...

Teenager airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Bedford

A 17-year-old has been stabbed in Chester Road, Bedford. He's been taken to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries. Bedfordshire Police have asked anyone...

Man charged after drugs and firearms raid in Kempston

A man has been charged with a number of drugs and firearms charges after police searched a house in Kempston yesterday morning (21 Aug) Romeo Aceto, 57, of Birchdale Avenue...

Bedford teenager sentenced for Kimbolton Road burglary

An 18-year-old man, who pleaded guilty to burgling a house in Kimbolton Road in May this year, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Friday (16 August).

Breaking news: two teenagers charged after Kempston stabbing

Bedfordshire Police have charged two teenagers with wounding with intent after a man was stabbed in Kempston last week. The incident, on...

Bedfordshire Police makes first use of powers to tackle human trafficking

Bedfordshire Police have made use of innovative legislation to crack down on four people suspected of being involved in human trafficking.

Riverside benches moved ‘thanks’ to anti-social behaviour

Bedford Borough Council say they've been forced to move four benches on a bank of the River Great Ouse after complaints they had attracted criminal activity and anti-social...

Stolen ‘Chocmobile’ found in Kempston Hardwick after two week search

A unique ice cream van, stolen from Royston in Hertfordshire two weeks ago, has been located by Bedfordshire Police in Kempston Hardwick. Overnight on 31 July, Hotel...

Roads closed across Bedford as strong winds bring down trees

Two roads were closed temporarily yesterday after high winds brought down trees across the Borough. It's reported that tree surgeons on call with Bedford Borough Council attended around...

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