Two arrests made in Leighton Buzzard firearms investigation
Firearms discharge leads to pursuit and arrests
Bedfordshire Police have arrested two individuals as part of their ongoing investigation into a firearms incident that occurred in Leighton Buzzard last week.
The incident happened on Grebe Drive around 3.30pm when armed police responded to reports of a firearms discharge.
This sparked a vehicle pursuit along the A505 toward Porz Avenue, Dunstable, resulting in a collision with an unrelated vehicle.
The driver of the unrelated vehicle received treatment for minor injuries at the scene.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A man in his 20s from London faces charges of possession of an offensive weapon and attempted aggravated burglary.
Another man, in his 30s from Milton Keynes, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and driving while disqualified.
Both men have been released on bail with strict conditions.
Detective Inspector Stephanie Garfitt, who is leading the investigation, highlighted the impact on the residential community and confirmed the investigation's focus on an attempted aggravated burglary connected to the firearms discharge.
Police are encouraging anyone with information, including doorbell or dashcam footage from Leighton Buzzard or Dunstable, to come forward.