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Leighton Buzzard police station sold for £900,000

Bedfordshire PCC Kathryn Holloway says the move will Credit: Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police have sold Leighton Buzzard police station to the local council for £930,000.

Police and Crime Commissioner Kathryn Holloway says the move will "revolutionise policing in the town".

“I am absolutely delighted that this sale has gone ahead.

"From a policing point of view the station was in completely the wrong location in view of the way Leighton Buzzard and crime had developed.

“We will now have officers based right in the heart of the centre of the pubbing and clubbing culture, and right alongside the high street."

– Kathyrn Holloway, Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner

The Police and Crime Panel found in 2013 found that only 20% of the building was being used by police.

Police officers will now be based in the town's fire station.

Central Bedfordshire Council has agreed to let police continue to use the station until the move can go ahead, with a lease agreement of £1.