Delivered by Youth Justice Services, the Operation Deter Youth programme works by drastically speeding up the time that Youth Offending Services make contact with under-18s that have been arrested for weapon and violence offences to just 90 minutes after notification of arrest.

Concerns over the increasing levels of violence perpetuated by those committing rural crime, such as agricultural machinery theft, hare coursing and poaching has brought Wiltshire, Hampshire and Thames Valley, Police and Crime Commissioners together with a commitment to make their counties a hostile place for those involved in spreading fear and terror.

Matthew Barber has criticised plans by the Lib Dem-run West Berkshire Council to cut street lighting across the county which pose a risk to both public safety and public confidence. 

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Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, is asking Thames Valley residents to share their views on priority areas for the local policing budget in 2025/26

Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber met with Thames Valley charity Hope After Harm which is providing support to victims of sexual violence across Thames Valley 

A single shot was fired by the armed officer at King, hitting him in the abdomen. King was treated at the scene by officers before being taken to hospital.

King has since pleaded guilty to a number of offences, including section 18 wounding with intent against PC Foster and possession of a crossbow, and is due to be sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on January 31 2025.