Chief Superintendant Duncan Young

Bedford communities and police praised for “brilliant example” of working together

Bedford's political leaders have praised local people and Bedfordshire Police for the way they worked together in the face of threats of possible far-right protests on Wednesday night (7 August)...

Bedford comes together as Bedfordshire Police reissue their warning “We are capable and able to respond to any unrest”

The communities of Bedford have shown solidarity with their neighbours of all faiths and ethnicities in a show of defiance against possible far-right protests in the area...

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