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Step up against stalking: Bedford community walk returns this April

An annual walk to raise awareness of stalking and its impact on individuals and communities is taking place in Bedford on Friday (24 April). The Walk Against Stalking is part of National...

Kempston man sentenced to two years in prison for stalking and harassment offences

A Kempston man has been sentenced to two years in prison after relentlessly stalking and harassing a woman through multiple forms of unwanted contact, leaving her in a constant state of distress...

Monthly column: Misogynistic crime is wrong

In this month’s column, Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, writes about how he is driving system change and long-term prevention to stop violence against women...

Bedfordshire Police urges action after 1,500 stalking reports in a year

Bedfordshire Police is urging residents to spot the signs of stalking and seek help early, after receiving more than 1,500 reports of stalking and harassment in the past year. The renewed...

Man arrested after teenage girl followed home from lifeguard job

Bedfordshire Police say they have arrested a man after an “alarming incident” in which a teenage girl was followed home from her lifeguard job at Robinson Pool earlier this...

“Stalking must be taken seriously by police” says Bedfordshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner

Umme Ali, Bedfordshire's Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner says “Stalking must be taken seriously by the police". She made the comments in response to the 'super-complaint' investigation...

Communities asked to get walking to end stalking

In support of National Stalking Awareness Week, Bedford Borough Council is organising a community walk along the River Great Ouse to raise awareness about stalking and provide people with...

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...

Man wanted in connection with harassment, stalking and death threats

Bedfordshire Police has issued an appeal to locate a man wanted in connection with offences including harassment, stalking and threats to kill. Detectives are looking to speak with...

Eight year sentence for Bedford stalker who smashed windscreen

A man found guilty of stalking a woman and damaging her car was sentenced at Luton Crown Court last Monday (19 July). Gregory Robinson, 31, of no fixed abode, was jailed for...

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