Police step up patrols in crackdown on anti social behaviour in Bedford

Police have stepped up patrols across Bedford to crackdown on anti social behaviour and improve security at an apartment block.

The move followed numerous complaints of problems in the communal areas and stairwells of The Heights building in St John's Street.

A spokesman for Bedford Community Policing Team, said: “We have received numerous complaints of non residents entering The Heights building who are responsible for anti social behaviour incidents within the communal areas and stairwells.

"We are working with our partner agencies and the management company to repair and improve the security to access the location. In the meantime we have stepped up our patrols in this area.”

Community officers were also out over the weekend on foot and mobile patrols in Bedford town centre, Midland Road and the Bus Station, speaking to members of the public and local businesses.

The spokesperson added: “If you have any concerns or issues you wish to raise in the area that you live, please report online, or call 101, or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can report through Crimestoppers.”