Two charged over tower block firearm incident
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Two men have been charged with 17 offences between them after a major police operation at a block of flats.
Bedfordshire Police said a "small number of flats" at Bury Court in Church Lane, Bedford, were evacuated on Sunday over a firearm incident that was first reported at about 06:00 GMT, and did not conclude until the evening.
A 44-year-old man and a 36-year-old man were charged on Tuesday with multiple possession of an imitation firearm offences as well as robbery.
The 44-year-old was also charged with attempted murder, making threats to kill and criminal damage.
The 36-year-old was charged with four counts of criminal damage.
The force said both men appeared at court on Tuesday and were remanded in custody.
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