Former Bedfordshire Police officer in court over rape charges

A former Bedfordshire Police officer is due to appear in court charged with rape.

Andy Southam, 53, who left Bedfordshire Police in 2025, will appear at Stevenage Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday 22 September 2026).

Bedfordshire Police said:

"Andy Southam, 53, who left Bedfordshire Police in 2025, will appear at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday) charged with two counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault and two counts of threats of kill.

"The charges, which are alleged to have taken place while off duty, follow an investigation by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Professional Standards Department."

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