We appreciate people will be concerned about posts circulating online which reference possible gatherings in Bedfordshire today.

We want to reassure communities that we have extra officers on duty and are working with partners to ensure that residents are safe and supported.

Disinformation has been a huge driver of the appalling violence we have seen across the country, and we know a lot of those taking part are doing so in direct response to what they’ve read online.

Please refrain from sharing these ‘event’ details in any way as it may only serve to increase fear and tension.

At present we are not advising residents or businesses to change their usual routines. Our policing teams will be spread across key locations across the county and are well prepared to respond to any unrest.

Bedfordshire is a safe multicultural county and we and all our communities reject those who seek to divide and intimidate.

We will not tolerate any violence or disorder.

Anyone taking part in, or inciting, this kind of behaviour will be dealt with swiftly and robustly.

If you are aware of any information about unrest in Bedfordshire, you can report through web chat or 101. If an incident is in progress, please call 999.