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#INCIDENT | We are currently at the scene of an incident in Kingsway Recreation Ground, Luton.
We ask people not to speculate or share footage on social media.
If you have any info, call contact 101 and quote ref 414 of 24/07
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Following the arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate overnight in the US, our Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas has issued a statement.
The brothers were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation by our major crime unit into a number of sexual offences.
Two brothers have been detained by officers in the United States of America, following an investigation by our major crime unit into sexual offences.
Andrew Tate, 39, and Tristan Tate, 38, were arrested in Miami yesterday (Saturday).
Full story: orlo.uk/f4cNi
Thanks to the tireless work, tenacity, and dedication of our major crime unit, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, of Bedford, was arrested in South Africa today, just four days after an investigation was launched following a triple murder in Bedford.
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While dealing with such an unimaginably tragic case and working 24/7 to secure an arrest, our Senior Investigating Officer has also had to deal with hundreds of negative comments on social media about his appearance. This isn’t acceptable. Police officers are humans too.
We understand that people are concerned about relatives or friends who may have been travelling on the trains involved in the incident near Bedford. We're asking people not to travel to the scene and await further updates from emergency services. Please follow @BTP for updates.
Emergency services are currently responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area. Please follow @BTP for updates.
Deshka could be anywhere in the country - if you have seen her or can help our colleagues @MPSHillingdon please get in touch with them. Thank you.
#MISSING Have you seen Deshka, 88? She is missing from Hayes and was last seen on 24 April, wearing a grey hat, a white and black coat and orange trousers, as pictured. Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 01/7477322/26.
#StGeorgesDay | Happy St George’s Day, a day where many people celebrate England’s patron saint.
To mark this year’s event, our dedicated community teams will be out and about, joining in the festivities and ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable celebration.
ALT Celebrating St. George's Day with a cross made of red roses.
#INCIDENT | The #M1 northbound slip road at J12, Toddington, will be closed for some time, after a single-vehicle incident.
Emergency services are on scene. Motorists are urged to find alternative routes.
Visit orlo.uk/Mps5G or call 101 with info quoting ref 51.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE: The A421 is currently closed both Eastbound and Westbound at the Elstow junction due to road traffic collisions on both carriageways and water on the road. Please find an alternative route and leave additional time for the weather conditions.
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#TRAFFIC | We are currently at the scene of a collision on the M1 northbound between junctions 11A & 12.
All lanes are currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
Please avoid the area where possible and consider alternative routes to help ease congestion.
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Bedfordshire Police retweeted
The #A421 northbound remains CLOSED between #A6 near #Bedford and #A600 #near #Shortstown due to a collision.
The road will remain closed while accident investigations work at scene.
More information and diversion: nationalhighways.co.uk/trave…
Bedfordshire Police retweeted
The #A421 northbound is now CLOSED between #A6 near #Bedford and #A600 #near #Shortstown due to a collision.
@bedspolice are on scene.
More information and diversion: nationalhighways.co.uk/trave…
Bedfordshire Police retweeted
The #A421 northbound is now CLOSED between #A6 near #Bedford and #A600 #near #Shortstown due to a collision.
@bedspolice are on scene. Due to the severity of the incident, we are unsure how long the road will be closed for.
More information to follow.
#NationalEmergencyAlert | There will be a test of the Emergency Alert system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
You'll receive an alert on your phone or tablet that will make a loud sound and vibrate.
If you need to opt out - more info here: orlo.uk/gk1Pu
ALT We are testing Emergency Alerts on mobile phones across the UK on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. A picture of a phone.
#INCIDENT | We are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the M1.
Emergency services were called shortly after 1.30pm today (Sunday) following reports of a collision between junctions 13 and 14 on the southbound carriageway.
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A full closure of the southbound carriageway is currently in place. The northbound carriageway is temporarily closed to allow the air ambulance to attend the scene.