Police attend Bedford schools 177 times over the last year Police attended almost 200 reported incidents at schools across Bedford Borough last year - including eight reported incidents of sexual offences, 20 of violent incidents, and six of suspicious packages. Education
£880,000 initiative to tackle the causes of violence and exploitation in Bedfordshire Police, councils and the health service have appointed a new tsar to fight against the causes of violence and exploitation across the county. Crime
Thief drags women across ground in two violent robberies in Bedford Police are appealing for witnesses after two women were targeted by a robber in Bedford last week. Crime
Huge rise in number of ‘money mules’ in Bedfordshire The number of children being used as ‘money mules’ has almost doubled in Bedfordshire over the last two years. Crime
CCTV appeal after firearm threats in Kempston Police have released a CCTV image after people were threatened with a firearm on Tuesday, September 10. Crime
Axe-wielding masked men attempted to burglars house on outskirts of Bedford Can you provide information on an attempted burglary which took place between Box End and Great Denham on Tuesday (September 10)? Crime
Bedfordshire Police take complaint about being treated “unfairly” to Parliament A row between Beds Police and their inspectors could be taken to Parliament, after more than two years of argument. Crime
Bedford property closed after suspected drug dealing A trouble property has been handed a three-month closure order following reports of drug dealing and drug use. Crime
Bedford counts the cost of meter theft Money stolen from parking machines in Bedford is costing taxpayers more than £1,000 per month. Crime
Bedfordshire Police officer dismissed after £9,080 theft A detective sergeant has been dismissed by Beds Police after he stole £9,080. Crime
Police appeal for help to find missing teenager with links to Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Kempston Police searching for a missing 15-year-old boy are appealing for information. Crime
Men accused of causing or inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity released on police bail Two men have been bailed with conditions after being arrested on suspicion of causing or inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity. Crime
Two men arrested on suspicion of causing or inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity A pair of men have been arrested on suspicion of causing or inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity. Crime
Drug dealer from Bedford reached for axe while being arrested A drug dealer has been jailed for four years after he was caught with more than £300-worth of crack cocaine and heroin. Crime
Kempston man jailed after being found with heroin and cocaine A man from Kempston has been sentenced to three years in jail after he was found in possession of cocaine and heroin. Crime
Can you help support young people stay on the straight and narrow in Bedfordshire? A new initiative aims to help young people to stay on the straight and narrow – by giving them skills to work in online media. Crime
Teenage boy suffers life-threatening injuries after stabbing in Bedford A 17-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Chester Road, Bedford, yesterday morning (Thursday). Crime
Teenager suffers life-threatening injuries after stabbing in Bedford A 17-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Chester Road, Bedford, yesterday morning (Thursday). Crime
Man charged with drug and firearms offences in Kempston A man is in custody following a firearms bust in Kempston on Wednesday (August 21). Crime
Prison smugglers tackled in Bedford Contraband smugglers at HMP Bedford are being tackled by a joint effort from police, council and prison bosses. Crime
