Man arrested in firearms incident in Kempston

A man has been arrested after reports of gunshots from a car in Kempston yesterday evening (Thursday).

Police attended a number of locations in the town and closed Harter Road and Bedford Road.

Bedfordshire Police have not confirmed if they believe the incident is linked to the fatal collision involving a pedestrian later that evening in Kempston.

The man was taken into custody in the Harper Road area shortly before 6pm.