Announcing the funding, Matthew said: “I’m delighted to be able to award this funding to so many community and voluntary organisations, who provide valuable services across the Thames Valley….”

The news that the investigation surrounding the disappearance of Leah Croucher has moved from a missing persons enquiry to a murder investigation following the discovery of human remains will be the most bitter blow to Leah’s family and will be felt across Milton Keynes.

Following the successful launch of Operation Deter - a zero tolerance approach to knife crime in Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, Thames Valley Police have now extended the initiative to Slough.

The operation, which has been driven by TVP and the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), Matthew Barber, will continue to focus on prosecution, intervention and prevention.

The past few days have seen a series of tragic events in Slough. The town has been a focus of attention for some weeks as a result of recent incidents and I have been back in Slough today to discuss the latest situation with police. I have visited the scene of yesterday's murder and seen for myself the flowers being laid in tribute. I am confident that the Force will find those responsible and bring them to justice but there is longer term work to do to address the issues of violent crime.

I am extremely saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of my office and colleagues in Thames Valley Police, I would like to extend deepest condolences to all members of the Royal Family and the Royal Household.

Following the successful launch of Operation Deter - a zero tolerance approach to knife crime in Milton Keynes, Thames Valley Police have now extended the initiative to Aylesbury.

The operation, driven by TVP and the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), Matthew Barber, will continue to focus on prosecution, intervention and prevention.