Police have verified that a man died after a gun went off at a property where they were conducting investigations.

According to Bedfordshire Police, the incident took place on Friday at around 20:55 BST at a residence on St. Kilda Road in Luton.
“Before officers entered the home, a firearm was discharged inside the house, causing injuries to a man in his thirties,” stated the statement.
Although the victim was given “immediate first aid” by the officers, he passed away at the site. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been notified about the event.

The officers were at the address as part of an investigation into what police described as a “firearm discharge” earlier on Friday in Sundon Park Road, about three miles away.

Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with either incident.

Supt Hob Hoque, of Bedfordshire Police, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the man who died at this tragic time.

“We understand the impact an incident like this can have on not just loved ones, but the community more widely.

“We ask the public to respect the family’s right to privacy during this difficult time and avoid speculation,” the statement reads. “The family is being supported by specialist officers.”
“Over the next few days, there will be more police present to conduct additional investigations and provide comfort to the public.”
Bedfordshire Police have been advised to get in touch with anyone who has information.

The police stated that “Telford Way is a particularly busy area of the town, and we are hopeful that people who used the route yesterday may have details to inform our investigation.”

A mother claimed she felt “let down” by the police after using taekwondo techniques to stop a robber taking her motorbike.
At the Hatters Way retail park in Luton, 31-year-old Xristina fought the robber—who she claimed to be a 12-year-old boy—to the ground. However, she gave up and let him go ten minutes later.
She claimed that a police vehicle had driven by the location before and had only come back once the thief had made off.
According to Bedfordshire Police, multiple lines of inquiry have been completed, and an investigation is still on.

A BUSY road has been blocked in both directions after a crash during rush hour.

There has been a collision that has partially obstructed Prescot Road.

As of 6 p.m., according to live traffic tracker INRIX, “A58 Prescot Road is partially blocked in both directions, causing traffic to back up due to an accident between Dunriding Lane and B5413 Lugsmore Lane.”

It gave great pleasure to a VILLAGE bar to be one of the locations to receive an award for its community service.

The St Helens & Districts Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chapter presented the Junction bar in Rainford with the Community bar of the Year award.

This was a thank you for the charitable work that the venue conducts all year round to unite the community.

The News Lane bar has won the prize for the past two years.

“The Rainford Junction has gratefully received the Community Pub of the Year award for the second year running courtesy of St Helens CAMRA,” stated Paul Draper, the licensee at the Junction

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“We appreciate all of the patrons, residents, and employees who have helped us throughout the years to maintain The Junction as a community resource.

Last week, we held a country music night in the tent, organised by another local, Bob Leatherbarrow, to collect £900 for local resident Andy Reid’s Standing Tall Foundation.

“Thanks again to St Helens CAMRA for their recognition of our efforts to serve the local community and may we continue to do so for years to come.”

The other pub to get a Community Pub of the Year award from the St Helens CAMRA section was the Cowley Vaults on Cooper Street.

This morning, June 5, a violent crash in the town left a Skoda Fabia’s shell intact.

After an accident this morning, June 5, a man was cut out of a car in Sutton Coldfield. The crash on Hardwick Road left the wreckage of a Skoda Fabia there, and the road was closed for most of Wednesday morning.

Until approximately 10.30am, Hardwick Road was off-limits to through traffic on both sides of the intersection with Burnett Road. Traffic was rerouted away from the scene as a white Skoda Fabia and a sky blue Ford KA were placed into a recovery vehicle behind a police barricade.

A representative for West Midlands Ambulance stated that the guy received on-site medical attention for his wounds, which were not deemed to be life-threatening. According to West Midlands Police, no arrests were made despite the dispatch of police.

This morning, as police removed debris and locals expressed concerns about traffic safety in the area, we covered the story live from the scene. Go here to read more about that.

“We were called to reports of a collision at the junction of Burnett Road and Hardwick Road at 7.50am,” the ambulance service stated. After dispatching two ambulances to the location, emergency personnel found that two cars had collided.

“One came to rest on its side, and with the help of fellow firefighters, the man driving it managed to extricate himself. After receiving treatment from ambulance personnel for injuries deemed non-serious, he was sent to Walsall Manor Hospital for more care.”

BirminghamLive was informed by West Midlands Police that although police were present this morning, no arrests had been made.