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Man charged after attempted ‘knife assault’ in Bedford

A man in his 20s has been charged after police recovered a large knife and responded to reports of an attempted assault in Park Road West, Bedford, on Saturday 8 November...
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Bedfordshire Police to target A6 street racing after complaints from locals

Bedfordshire Police has written to Bedford Borough Council following a petition by local people concerned about dangerous driving, car cruising and street racing along the A6 corridor between...
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(l-r) Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst and Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard

Monthly column: There is no place for political control of operational policing

One of the hallmarks that separates truly democratic states from authoritarian regimes is the independence of their institutions. Among the most critical of these is policing...
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Joshua Luckett. Image: Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police issue appeal to find wanted man Joshua Luckett

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information to help find 33-year-old Joshua Luckett, wanted on recall to prison. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crimestoppers...
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Police appeal for help to identify man in connection with indecent exposure incident

Bedfordshire Police has released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure which took place on Saturday (25 October) in Bedford...
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Richard Fuller MP joins calls for action over screws scattered on local roads

Bedford MP Richard Fuller is urging residents in Clapham and Oakley to report incidents of screws being thrown across roads, following ongoing police investigations...
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Pumpkins carved halloween ghost Image Ben Graham

Bedfordians urged to have a respectful and safe Halloween and Bonfire Night as police add extra patrols

Bedfordshire Police issue safety advice and increase patrols ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night, urging residents to celebrate responsibly and respect others. Bedfordshire Police is preparing...
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The hand of a police officer holding a small bag of white powder. In the background is a person with their hands behind their back and in handcuffs.

Three arrested in Bedford as police seize drugs and weapons in cross-border crime crackdown

Three men arrested in Bedford after suspected cocaine, a zombie knife and a bat were found during police operations targeting organised crime across Bedfordshire...
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(l-r) Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Trevor Huddlestone, Andrew Vidler, Tamara Vidler and Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council Chief Constable Gavin Stephens

Bedford heroes recognised for courage after fatal stabbing and house fire

Four Bedfordians have been honoured at the National Police Chiefs’ Council Police Public Bravery Awards for their courage in preventing crime and saving lives in two separate...
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Sad woman alone in the night after robbery sitting on a couch at home Image Pheelings media Shutterstock

Police issue burglary warning after spate of Bedford Borough break-ins

Bedfordshire Police has issued a burglary warning after four homes were targeted in Bedford and Kempston on 18 October. Officers are urging vigilance as darker evenings return and...
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