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Committed to tackling rural crime in the Thames Valley

Thames Valley Police is furthering its commitment to tackling rural crime and making the area a hostile place for countryside offenders.

The first rural crime strategy has been produced, which sets out the plan for reducing offending, improving co-operation and bringing offenders to justice up to 2026.

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Parents urged not to buy e-scooters this Christmas

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, has urged parents not to buy e-scooters for their children this Christmas

E-scooters are increasingly being used as a mode of transport despite the fact that it is illegal to use a privately-owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements and in public spaces like parks and waterfronts.

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Visible patrols to seize knives

Thames Valley Police has released the results of its operational activity and the knife amnesty during last week’s Operation Sceptre, the national week of action to tackle knife crime.

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