As part of Thames Valley Police’s commitment to give the public an insight into its work, today (28/10) the force is releasing statistics on its activity over the six months 1 April to 30 September 2022.

This period saw the force undertake one of its largest and most significant operations in its history, with more than 2,500 police officers and staff policing the committal service in Windsor of Her Majesty The Queen.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, has named Jason Hogg as his proposed appointment for Thames Valley Police Chief Constable.

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.