violent crime

Bedfordshire Police says knife crime prevention starts with conversations at home

Bedfordshire Police is urging parents to speak to children about knife crime, county lines and online exploitation as officers launch a county-wide week of action.

Four men arrested for violent crime in Putnoe and Felmersham

Four men were arrested in connection with two violent incidents on Friday evening. Police were made aware of an assault in Grange Road, Felmersham at around 9pm on 27 August. Police were made aware...

Youth violence down in Bedfordshire and more funding on the way

Bedfordshire Police have revealed that youth violence has dropped by 9%, the equivalent of 200 fewer victims, in Bedfordshire thanks to new strategies and Government funding. Over the...

The Government are largely ignoring the significant problems facing our country

December: We are living in times of profound political significance which will shape all our futures. The stakes are high and the kind of Brexit that is delivered will impact our economy...

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