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Yesterday afternoon (29th December) a large number protestors briefly gained access to a coronavirus testing centre and then went on to disrupt a pantomime at the Milton Keynes Theatre. The footage circulating on social media has understandably caused outrage at the actions of those involved.

Officers from Thames Valley and the Metropolitan Police today (25/12) responded to a security breach at around 8.30am within the grounds of Windsor Castle, which is under the control of the Met.

A 19-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested and he remains in custody at this time.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, has launched an online survey seeking views on the budget for Thames Valley Police for 2022/23.

The survey can be completed by clicking here. The survey is open until 5pm on Tuesday 18th January 2022.

Read my Police & Crime Bulletin for December 2021. The latest news and views about policing and crime across the Thames Valley including good news on serious violence figures and the Rowe Court fire in Reading.

Police officer numbers have been increasing in Thames Valley as part of the Home Office funded recruitment programme. With around 4,500 officers serving across our communities, supported by more than 3,500 PCSOs, Special Constables and staff, police officers numbers are now higher than they have been decade.