The act followed a change of heart by the government, which had argued that existing legislation outlawing slavery gave adequate protection. Police release video of shocking aftermath of gang street brawl, Bedfordshire Police uncover ones cannabis factory every three days on average. Health Secretary Matt Hancock earlier confirmed people would only be allowed to celebrate indoors on December 31 with people in their own household, saying the Government would 'not be bringing in a special set of rules' for New Year. Dash-cam video has emerged of two men fleeing police on foot after crashing their vehicle into the side of an HGV in Leighton Buzzard, England. Leighton Buzzard Community Policing Team Officers believed the criminal damage took place . Patrolofficers who respond to 999 calls are now able to work from Bossard House between jobsto complete administrative tasks, reducing the need for officers to drive back to either Dunstable or Luton. An air ambulance was called out for a second time last night when at 8.30pm the same helicopter was tasked to assist with a road traffic collision. Making it easier for you to connect to Bucks Radio via your smart speakers. News. The raid, involving 200 officers including armed police, dog units and a police helicopter, followed a long-running undercover operation. They have now been taken to a medical centre where their health is being assessed. 'The organiser was spoken to and given words of advice, but when officers returned later they found around 50 people in attendance. The helicopter arrived on scene at 4.30pm yesterday (February 25) where a man in his forties was treated for serious arm injuries. It will also reduce the need to drive back to Dunstable Police Station or elsewhere in the county between . Frontline police officers are set to move to a new base in Leighton Buzzard. Bucks Radio is licensed by PRS & PPL to stream music online.. Powered by Aiir. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Top $76,000-a-year New Jersey boarding school admits 'more should have been done' to stop bullying of boy, 17, who took his own life after being falsely accused of rape by cruel peers, A musical climax! Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:23 UTC. The event featured a dance floor, disco lights, four speakers, tables and chairs. Roads will be closed across the county as street parties and celebrations take place to mark the coronation. After reviewing the evidence, officers have now issued a 10,000 fine to main organiser for breaching Covid-19 regulations.'. Lidl have offered a finder's fee to members of the public who can help find sites for the new development. Posted. 2023 BBC. 'On 31 December officers called to the site had found a marquee with a number of tables and chairs, a small dance floor and four speakers. The public service terminals are a welcome addition to the ways people can contact us, further reducing the need for people to come to an enquiry office to report crime. Published: 05:31 EDT, 21 January 2021 | Updated: 06:13 EDT, 21 January 2021. Police have described the incident on the A5 near Leighton Buzzard as an 'awful and tragic incident'. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. In an emergency, we would always advise the public to call 999. 12 Oct 2021 Two released under investigation in historic murder inquiry Carol Morgan, who. Apr 28 Can you help us find missing Sahar? The forces community policing team is to start making the move to Bossard House over the coming weeks as the new policing facility in West Street begins to take shape. There were similar raves across the country, as Greater Manchester Police issued 105 fines, compared to 66 in Brighton and Hove. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A man has been arrested following an incident in Calvert Green. "After treatment at scene they then accompanied him in the road ambulance to Luton General Hospital, arriving there at 5pm. In the case where further information or a statement is required, then an appointment for such can be arranged as a home visit or even at Bossard House itself.. We'll also send you alerts about important breaking news. Ex-PCC 'horrified' at alleged 236k office fraud. Bodycam footage shows police officers storming in and breaking up the New Year's Eve gathering in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Elsewhere in the county officers broke up an illegal rave at an abandoned church in East Horndon and another at a warehouse in Brentwood. The property is in a great location, with plenty of nearby green space and amenities. "This was a recruitment centre where people down on their luck were brought to," said O'Neil. We choose the most important stories of the day to include in the email, including crime, court news, long reads, traffic and travel, food and drink articles and more. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Since securing Bossard House, I have received some positive feedback from members of the Leighton Buzzard community about the difference this will make to the town, said Mr Akinbusoye. When new recruits arrived at the site they would have their mobile phones confiscated and their heads shaved, he added. Though there are no plans for the site itself to be open to the public,the PCC has funded a new public service terminal that will be placed at Leighton Buzzard Library in the coming weeks. Two police vehicles were left out of action after being daubed with graffiti over the weekend, a force said. 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The men Poles, Romanians and Russians as well as British had been forced to survive in a "state of virtual slavery" at the Green Acres caravan site, according to Bedfordshire police. Video shows a silver Vauxhall Corsa overtaking the dash-cam vehicle - also an HGV - before crashing at a roundabout on Billington Road in Leighton Buzzard, heading towards the A505. It has called for anyone with information to contact them. "The campaign goes on," he said. Read about our approach to external linking. The organiser was handed a 10,000 fine after police found dozens of party-goers, despite giving a warning, Bedfordshire Police officers inside the marquee as they break up the party. 'Police were able to bring the event to a close and disperse the attendees. This could improve response times for officers responding to calls in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Thames Valley PCC welcomes Government crackdown on anti-social behaviour By The Newsroom. Anyone with info is asked to call 101 quoting MPC/750/23. Jo Jefferson claims that she saw a cylindrical shaped object, which had a centre square of an orange glow while stopped at traffic lights in her car on Wednesday at 6.20pm. They argued that too many loopholes existed because of the difficulty of proving the crime of people trafficking or the intent of a person profiting from forced labour. Bedfordshire Police is serviced by MPAS. Bedfordshire Police said the vandalism, which included racist and homophobic comments, was also sprayed on buildings in Leighton Buzzard on Sunday. The men lived in unsanitary conditions, said Jo Hobbs, a spokeswoman for Bedfordshire police. "The men we found at the site were in a poor state of physical health and the conditions they were living in were shockingly filthy and cramped. An air ambulance had to be called to Leighton Buzzard twice in one day after incidents which left two in hospital. Read about our approach to external linking. Dash-cam video has emerged of two men fleeing police on foot after crashing their vehicle into the side of an HGV in Leighton Buzzard, England. All rights reserved. Kim flaunts her taut tummy as she arrives in New York for the big fashion event - with her nine-year-old daughter in tow, Experts are recommending 'Swedish death cleaning' - and they say it's your duty to your children, Man with micropenis reveals how he broaches the topic with potential sexual partners, State of emergency is declared as devastating tornado rips through Virginia Beach: Twister destroys up to 100 homes, capsizes boats and downs trees, It's Kim City! DCI Aaron Kiff from Bedfordshire Police added: We are always looking for new and innovative ways of working to improve our services to the public. Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire 17:33 17-Feb-23. These were people who might be alcoholics or have no family support, which made them easy prey. New management operator wins 10-year contract for Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre and. We have already started to progress some of the recommendations and have recently surveyed all forces to help inform our plans. The service it provides to the force ranks 15th slowest of the 43 forces listed, taking on average 34 minutes to get out to an incident, a full 10 minutes slower than Thames Valley Police. 'Very drunk' man drove wrong way up A1 - police. The innovative technology will offer another way forthe community to easily report crime, access support and communicate with officers on non-emergency matters. It was all lies.". Eurovision acts land in Liverpool ahead of Song Contest, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack, Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Coronation Street actress Barbara Young dies aged 92. Writes the owner of the dash-cam vehicle, also an HGV: "The Corsa . The suspects were being held at police stations in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Our Apps are now available for iOS, Android and Smart Speakers. The men varied in age from about 20 to 50 years old; all vulnerable men who had been recruited from homeless shelters and dole queues. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. All you have to do is to click here and type in your email address. If they wanted to leave they were threatened.". Bedfordshire Police has handed the organiser a 10,000 fine after giving them a warning following a tip-off, but still returning to find dozens of party-goers. A huge helicopter just landed at ceders upper school whats going on ? "People in this situation find they are not able to leave because, particularly if their immigration status is irregular, their gangmaster threatens to inform the police and they could be arrested. The men were thought to have worked from 7am until 7pm most days, performing a range of gruelling manual jobs including asphalting. Twenty-four modern day slaves were released from bondage on Sunday after a pre-dawn police raid found them emaciated, hungry and living in "filthy and cramped" conditions on a caravan site in Leighton Buzzard. Signing up to the newsletter is simple. Chief Superintendent John Murphy said: Were glad to have agreed to begin the transition of community policing officers from their current base into Bossard House. Some are believed to have been in virtual captivity for up to 15 years. A Leighton Buzzard perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the Leighton Buzzard Observer. It took on average 30 minutes and 58 seconds for helicopters to arrive on scene nationally but there were significant differences between police forces, a report by Her Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services found. Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has launched a public, Bedfordshires Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye has been, PCC Festus Akinbusoye continues to deliver on community policing promises, Bedfordshire Police has recruited its largest ever single cohort of, Bedfordshire Police HQBridgebury HouseWoburn RoadKempstonBedfordshireMK43 9AX, Bedfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner 2023 All rights reserved, Email the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Safer Streets Violence Against Women and Girls, PCC and Chief Constable Weekly Accountability Meetings, Bedfordshire Police Local Priority Setting Meetings, Once the transition is complete, we will withdraw from Leighton Buzzard Fire Station, making Bossard House our new community policing hub alongside its, If you want to find out more about what police are up to in Leighton Buzzard you can, PCCs school absenteeism pilot helps over 100 young people, PCC hails second successful youth conference. A man has been sentenced for outraging public decency in Aylesbury. Singing estate agent overwhelmed by attention, School opening delayed due to power problem, Rural service gets new 120,000 bus as passenger numbers increase, Town murals celebrate bus driver and airships, Bronson not given fair chance, ex-solicitor says. Body cam footage shows police officers storming in and breaking up the illegal party inLeighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, on New Year's Eve, In the video, a police officer can be heard shouting 'get out of the marquee now' while a female responds: 'I live here.'. The damaged police cars were parked at Leighton fire station in Lake Street, where the two emergency services share facilities and office space. Assistant Chief Constable Andy Prophet criticised those who 'decided to blatantly flout the coronavirus rules and regulations and, ultimately, they decided that partying was more important than protecting other people'. The forces community policing team is to start making the move to Bossard House over the coming weeks as the new policing facility in West Street begins to take shape. Five arrests made after 24 men released from caravan site, some held in virtual captivity for up to 15 years, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. However, Paul Donohoe, a spokesman for Anti-Slavery, pointed out that the sentences handed down in recent cases had been as short as six months. If you want to find out more about what police are up to in Leighton Buzzard you can follow the towns community policing team on Facebook. An air ambulance had to be called to Leighton Buzzard twice in one day after incidents which left two in hospital. This could improve response times for officers responding to calls in Leighton Buzzard and . Providing fresh perspective online for news across the UK. It is going to be very hard to come to terms with you not being here anymore", Lidl announces nine places in Bedfordshire where it wants to open new stores. Questions have been raised after a watchdog highlighted concerns over the speed of response by helicopters to incidents. "It is disappointing that as well as our own vehicles being targeted by such mindless actions, local businesses and buildings were also graffitied. The organiser has since been handed a 10,000 fine. Best-selling author Jane Green gives some 'brutal love' to a woman with nowhere left to turn, What it's REALLY like being married to a healthy-eating fanatic: Dr Chris van Tulleken banned ready meals, tuts at his wife's favourite Pret sandwich - and then he came for her peanut butter, Is North West going to the Met Gala? ", Enter your postcode for traffic and travel updates in your area. Five people - four men and a woman - were arrested in the swoop on the mainly Traveller site at 5.30am on Sunday. 3 April 3 Apr. "They were told by the people who had brought them here 'you have no family now, we are your family'. "They had been found in soup kitchens and benefit offices and told they would be given work, clothing, a home and food. The force's community policing team is to start making the move to Bossard House over the coming weeks as the new policing facility in West Street begins to take shape. "We believe that some of them had been living and working there in a state of virtual slavery, some for just a few weeks and others for up to 15 years.". The event featured a dance floor, disco lights, tinsel, balloons, four speakers and numerous tables and chairs, In the video, a police officer can be heard shouting 'get out of the marquee now' while a female responds: 'I live here'. The campaign intensified after at least 21 Chinese cockle pickers drowned in Morecambe Bay. We knowthat visible policing deters crime, which is why I will continue to work alongside the Chief Constable to ensure that our support for Leighton Buzzard continues to grow.. (modern), Bedfordshire police have uncovered a modern-day slave empire on a caravan site in Leighton Buzzard. Box tatty but train all working. This is the shocking moment police raid an illegal party in a marquee with 50 revellers inside. Officers believed the criminal damage took place . Levi Davis: X-factor star may have drowned family fear Will Millar . More police than ever before as force boosts numbers by almost 200 Olivia Preston. News you can trust since 1861. British man jailed for 10 years in Morocco over fake money Rahmah Ghazali. Bridgebury House, In addition to increasing the townspolice presence by establishing this new hub, Im particularly pleased to soon be launching our new terminals, which will tackle the challenges some residents face in accessing police support. A man has been sentenced for dangerous driving in Aylesbury. Both community and response officers are expected to make use of a new facility in Leighton Buzzard. Eurovision acts land in Liverpool ahead of Song Contest, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack, Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Coronation Street actress Barbara Young dies aged 92. The 15-year-old was last seen in Leighton Buzzard yesterday (Thursday) and is believed to still be in the area. Dr Lyle Moncur and critical care paramedic Andy Downes treated a man in his forties whod sustained serious arm injuries. . However, crime and other non-emergency incidents can be reported via 101, online and soon via the new public access terminals the PCC has funded. MrRodenhurst met with local councillors on Friday (10 February) to discuss plans for the new Bossard Housefacility. East Anglian Air Ambulance assisted the East of England Ambulance Service, police and firefighters after a woman in her thirties was involved in the collision. 'We have published an open letter to anyone looking to attend large gatherings such as parties, protests or funerals which breach the existing regulations, warning that officers will take enforcement action to disperse large groups of people. . Police officers wearing face coverings pictured approaching the revellers as they disband the illegal New Year's Eve party in Bedfordshire, A police officer seen inside the marquee. 18yearoldAqsaAhmed,fromCheshamhaswontwoawardsinthespaceof twoweeksforhervolunteerworkwithcharityCitizensAdviceBucks. Bucks council released five million from its reserves to tackle the pothole crisis but the leader said it is still not enough. "We won't tolerate such behaviour, neither the vandalism or the hate crime connected to it, and will continue to review the evidence to find those responsible.". National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Will council tax freeze affect local election vote? Something went wrong, please try again later. Five people four men and a woman were arrested in the swoop on the mainly Traveller site at 5.30am on Sunday. Officers have again cleaned up what is possible. The helicopter arrived on scene at 4.30pm yesterday (February 25) where a man in his forties was treated for serious arm injuries. Today we're going to find out what's the fastest heli in Mad City.Stuff used in this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJYyqJI9-Nc Count Downhttps://www.. The force said it was "pursuing several lines of inquiry". Councillors meet with Chief Constable as frontline officers move to Leighton Buzzard 's Bossard. I want to ensure the town gets the fast and effective police response it needs, in a way that gives value for money for taxpayers. A pilot walked away with just cuts and bruises after a helicopter crash-landed in a field yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, September 9). VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Police bodycam footage shows officers storming in and breaking up the illegal party in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, on New Year's Eve. "We heard in one case a man had been sitting on the parapet of a bridge ready to commit suicide when he was spotted by this gang and brought here to the site after being promised paid work and a roof over his head. February 17, 2023 Officers set to move to new police hub in Leighton Buzzard Frontline police officers are set to move to a new base in Leighton Buzzard as Bedfordshire Police continues its efforts to reduce response times and address community concerns in the town. 2023 BBC. Most commonly reported crimes during Mar 2023 Violence and sexual offences 112 Anti-social behaviour 78 Other theft 59 Vehicle crime 33 Get crime prevention advice Crime levels overview Crime for last year Crime per Month Please enable JavaScript in a browser which supports the canvas element to view the following data as a chart View as a list She is described as slim, around 5'3'' with shoulder length hair. Aylesbury MP Rob Butler has carried outa walk around the town centre to discuss ways of regenerating areas. 15:27 27/09/2022. Bedfordshire Police said:'The organiser was spoken to and given words of advice, but when officers returned later they found around 50 people'. Here is a breakdown of the average response time for forces across England and Wales, from slowest to fastest: :: Lincolnshire - 51 minutes, nine seconds, :: Nottinghamshire - 40 minutes, nine seconds, :: Staffordshire - 38 minutes, 36 seconds, :: Gloucestershire - 37 minutes, 16 seconds, :: Cambridgeshire - 36 minutes, 42 seconds, :: Devon and Cornwall - 34 minutes, 16 seconds, :: Hertfordshire - 32 minutes, 14 seconds, :: North Yorkshire - 30 minutes, 59 seconds, :: South Yorkshire - 29 minutes, four seconds, :: Northamptonshire - 26 minutes, 31 seconds, :: Avon and Somerset - 26 minutes, one second, :: Leicestershire - 25 minutes, 18 seconds, :: Thames Valley - 24 minutes, 16 seconds, :: British Transport Police - 23 minutes, 48 seconds, :: West Midlands - 18 minutes, 38 seconds, :: West Yorkshire - 18 minutes, three seconds, :: Greater Manchester - 16 minutes, 32 seconds, :: Metropolitan Police - 10 minutes, 37 seconds, Children at Leighton Buzzard lower school grow their own veg thanks to help from housebuilder, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). A spokesperson added: "Our crew arrived on scene at 4.30pm. Though there are no plans for the site itself to be open to the public,the PCC has funded a new public service terminal that will be placed at Leighton Buzzard Library in the coming weeks. Two men, one in their 20s and one in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms. Chief Superintendent John Murphy, who is leading the force's Covid response, said: 'Throughout the pandemic, we have been working with our partners to urge and remind members of the public to adhere to the Government guidance so we can all play our part in stopping the spread of the virus, so it is astonishing to see people brazenly and blatantly ignoring these rules. She was later taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, by land ambulance, for further treatment. A top police officer previously slammed New Year's Eve revellers who ignored Covid lockdown rules and 'decided partying was more important than protecting other people'. If they complained they faced beatings. When police arrived at the site, which is estimated to have around 10-12 family sized plots, they discovered men they believe had been coerced into forced labour. Weather for Leighton Buzzard. "Doctor Becky Mersh and critical care paramedic Tim Daniels gave the patient a full assessment and provided enhanced care at the scene, including administering advanced pain relief, splinting an injury and performing a roadside surgical procedure.". Met Police issued 217 people with fixed penalty fines and five people could receive 10,000 fines for organising large gatherings across London. People were asked to avoid the area of the fire at Kingfisher Carpets on Friday Street in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire at around 6.30pm last night. Play it now! This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). There are currently no plans for this to have a public enquiry desk, but Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has said he will keep this under review in line with other budget demands. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Addressing concerns raised by local residents, Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye worked with Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst to secure the new facility to help increase thepolice presence in the town. A large multi-storey car park is set to be built at Pinewood Studios as it sets its sights to become the largest film studio in the world. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. After crews attended the air ambulance took off around 50 minutes later at around 5.20pm. Bringing you an insight in to daily work of Community team basedin Leighton Buzzard and Toddington. 'This party was not only a huge breach, but also showed a total lack of respect to those people who haven't been able to attend the funeral of a loved one, or spend Christmas and New Year with their friends and family, which is why we have not taken this lightly and have taken firm action. Follow the latest news for Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, England, UK - InYourArea LU7 1HA RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Leighton Buzzard Please rate this website National News The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. The force added that it has issued 103 fixed penalty notices for Covid-19 regulation breaches over the past week, with 399 incidents reported over the same period.
