Two charged over tower block firearm incident

Image source, Bedfordshire Police

Image caption, Police officers were at Church Lane in Bedford throughout Sunday

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.

Image source, Google

Image caption, The incident occurred at a block of flats in Bedford

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