Man shot dead by police after overnight stand-off in Bedford

The man, in his 40s, "presented a weapon" after barricading himself inside a house, police say.

Police shoot man dead in Bedford after overnight standoff

Man in 40s who was barricaded in property ‘presented weapon’ before officers fired, say Bedfordshire police A man has been shot dead by police in Bedford after he barricaded himself inside a property overnight. Officers were called to reports of vehicles being damaged at about 10.40pm on Monday and found a man in his 40s who had blockaded himself inside a home and was making threats, Bedfordshire police said. Continue reading...

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