Bedford council speaker in court charged with threats to kill
A Bedford borough councillor has been charged with several offences, including threats to kill, after Bedfordshire Police were called to a property on Friday night (October 23).
Councillor Tim Casswell, a ward councillor for Goldington Ward and the speaker of Bedford Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon.
Bedfordshire Police said officers were called shortly before 7.15pm to an address in Crispin Drive, Bedford, following a concern for welfare.
The spokesperson said a number of police resources, including specialist firearms officers, attended the scene to ensure the incident was managed safely.
Timothy Caswell, 66, of Crispin Drive, Bedford, was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been charged with making threats to kill, making threats to damage or destroy property, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
He was remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Luton Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday, October 26).
A spokesperson for Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats said: "This is a police investigation, and it would not be appropriate to comment at this time.”
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Group has removed the whip from councillor Caswell.