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Family flees in terror as man walks along Stanley Street brandishing a machete

A family with a young child was seen fleeing in terror as a man brazenly walked along Stanley Street carrying a huge machete last weekend (Sunday, 5 November) "looking for...

Frustration over lack of consistency in tracking number of police officers in Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire Police has not been consistent in reporting how officers are allocated in community teams which makes it “frustrating” when tracking numbers, a meeting heard. The Bedfordshire Police...

Man convicted of rape after alleyway attack

A man who followed a woman down an alleyway in Bedford during the early hours of the morning and raped her has been convicted. Philip Mundle was found guilty of rape in connection...

Emergency services called to Yarls Wood following detainee protests

Order has been restored to Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre after protests among detainees broke out at around 9.30pm last night (Wednesday). Bedfordshire Police, the Fire and Rescue Service...

Man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in connection to Luton Airport fire

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that a man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with a fire at a multi-storey car park at Luton Airport. The fire broke out on level three of the car park on...

Police appeal to find man wanted for prison recall

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for help in locating a 31-year-old man wanted for prison recall. Officers are looking to get in contact with Shane Ellwood of no fixed abode and believe he may be in the south...

Bedford man sent to prison for blackmail and harassment after victim’s courageous testimony

A Bedford man who attempted to blackmail a woman by threatening to release a video of her in the shower has been brought to justice. Alaur Rahman used multiple phones to harass...

Prolific burglar charged with five Bedford offences among others across the region

Following an investigation by Bedfordshire Police’s specialist burglary team, Operation Maze, a man has been charged in connection with burglaries at properties across the East of England...

Top cop says victims should “flag up” poor service following Sarah Albone murder

Bedfordshire’s top cop said victims of domestic abuse or stalking should “flag up” that they still don’t feel safe following the force’s response to their cries for help. During their Accountability Meeting...

PCC asks for clarification on police ‘vehicle pursuits’ after MP question

Despite what some officers have claimed, Bedfordshire Police will engage in vehicle pursuits once the risk has been assessed, the chief constable has said. During their recent Accountability...

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