Bedfordshire Police Head Quarters has had to be deep-cleaned after four people held in custody there started to display signs which could be attributed to Covid-19.

The four were among sixteen people found in a lorry in an industrial estate in Biggleswade at approximately 3.10pm on Thursday 27 February. All sixteen were initially examined and deemed to be well, so they were taken into police custody.

While in custody, four from the group began to show symptoms of the Coronavirus. They currently remain in isolation while the other twelve have been released from police custody and are now in the care of either Immigration Enforcement or Bedford Borough Council.

Bedfordshire Police are working with Public Health England to manage the situation Credit: ITV News Anglia

"We are working with PHE and Bedford Borough Council to manage four people who are currently in isolation following concerns they may have displayed signs of COVID-19." Bedfordshire Police Spokesperson

Every person in the group has undergone a swab test as a precautionary measure and the custody suit was temporarily closed for a deep clean.

Bedfordshire Police say they do not believe there is any risk to anyone who came into contact with these people, and are advising anyone with concerns to visit the Public Health England website.