Two arrested after gunshot in Leighton Buzzard street

Armed police were called to Grebe Drive at around 3.30pm on Wednesday (November 4)

A car chase followed along the A505 towards Porz Avenue, Dunstable, ending when the suspects’ vehicle crashed into another car on Porz Avenue, Dunstable. The driver of that vehicle was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

A man in his 20s from London has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and attempted aggravated burglary.

A second man, aged in his 30s and from Milton Keynes, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and driving while disqualified.

Both men have since been released on bail with strict conditions.

Detective Inspector Stephanie Garfitt, leading the investigation, said: “We recognise that this will have had a significant ripple effect on the close-knit, residential community where the incident took place and want reassure the public that we will leave no stone unturned in identifying and apprehending anyone involved in any aspect of this complex incident.

“Our investigations so far have led us to believe an attempted aggravated burglary took place prior to the firearms discharge and we continue to appeal for anyone who may be witness to any part of the incident, or has doorbell or dashcam footage from either the activity in Leighton Buzzard or Dunstable, to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is also asked to contact police online via www.beds.police.uk or using 101, quoting Operation Tanglewood.

You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.