Police step up patrols in Wixams as teen gang armed with fireworks make residents' lives a misery
More officers will be seen in Wixams following the unrest in the last few weeks.
You may remember earlier this month when we revealed a teen gang armed with knives, machetes and fireworks were on the rampage on Hallowe’en.
Residents in Green Lane had reported a gang “waving knives and machetes, throwing fireworks into people's gardens, putting young children and babies in danger, threatening to kill and stab”.
And the police took it seriously enough that armed officers were deployed to the area.
So far, it would seem no arrests have been made and the gang is still on the loose – but in a post on social media, police have vowed to continue their extra patrols.
Officers from the Bedford Community Policing Team wrote: “We are aware of a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in Wixams over the past week, which has included the use of fireworks against drivers and members of the public.
“Extra patrols were put in place on Friday and Saturday (November 6 and 7) and more officers will be on duty in the area this coming weekend.”
Inspector Vicky Stoughton from Bedfordshire Police, added: “The anti-social behaviour over the last week has caused upset and fear for some in the local community.
“We are working with local partners to tackle the disturbances to the public. Our message is clear, we won’t tolerate it.”