Bedfordshire Police

Odell’s Shoes broken into – shoes thrown into river

Independent shoe shop Odell's was broken into overnight with callous thieves then throwing stolen shoes into the river nearby. Bedfordshire Police say they were called to...

24 Hours in Police Custody’s ‘Fireplace Fraud’ on TV again tonight

One of the most talked about episodes of '24 Hours in Police Custody' airs again tonight, and the lead officer in the case, detective constable (DC) Dave Brecknock, has spoken about the episode...

Shocking videos emerge of gang beating-up teenage girl at Bedford’s Castle Mound

Shocking videos of a teenage girl being beaten-up by a gang in broad daylight at Bedford's Castle Mound yesterday (23 July), have been posted on...

Police looking for driver after Embankment collision

Police say they'd like to speak to the driver of a red BMW after a vehicle was damaged along The Embankment in Bedford yesterday (21 July). A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police confirmed...

Accident closes Goldington Road

An accident near to the Bedford Blues ground has closed Goldington Road. This is an emerging story, more details will be added as they come in...

Bedford teen charged after Brickhill burglary

Bedfordshire Police say they've charged a 16-year-old boy with assault and multiple burglaries after a number of incidents in the Brickhill area. The youngster, who can't be named...

Police chase into Kempston ends in arrest

A dramatic police chase from Bedford into Kempston this morning (18 July) has ended with an arrest. Police officers spotted a suspicious vehicle on Ampthill Road, Bedford just...

Harrold Co-op ram raided

A man has been arrested after the Co-op in Harrold was ram raided early this morning (18 July). Police were called to the store on the village High Street just before 4:30 this morning. The ram raid...

Teenager arrested after aggravated burglary in Brickhill

A teenager has been arrested after he was caught red-handed breaking into a shop in Brickhill, Bedford. Cops were called just after midnight this morning (18 July) to reports of a...

Is this the man behind Wyboston sexual assault?

An e-fit of a man thought to be behind a sexual attack in Wyboston last month has been issued as Police renew their appeal for witnesses and information in a bid to catch the attacker. On 28 June...

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