Armed Police Swarm Bedford Block of Flats
Bedford woke up to a heavy emergency services presence this Sunday morning. Police were called around 6am to a report of a man armed with a firearm at the Bury Court flats on Church Lane, Goldington Green.
Standoff Contained to One Flat
Officers quickly responded and managed to contain the situation to a single flat within the block. Specialist police negotiators are currently in talks with several people inside, aiming for a safe, peaceful resolution.
Evacuations and Road Closures in Effect
Several flats have been evacuated as a precaution. Road closures are in place along Cricket Lane, Church Lane, Goldington Green, and Queens Drive. Multiple emergency services remain on site handling the ongoing incident.
Police are working tirelessly to bring this tense stand-off to a calm and safe end for everyone involved.
