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UPDATE: Three arrested after police officer seriously injured in Stoke Poges
Thames Valley Police has arrested three men in relation to an incident that has left an on-duty police officer in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

MP slammed for claiming no funding for victims of sexual violence
Milton Keynes Central MP wrongly claims there that no funding is provided to support victims of sexual violence in MK - despite million of a pounds committed to supporting victims.

PCC highlights robust work to tackle knife crime
This Knife Crime Awareness Week, Matthew Barber continues to prioritise the tackling of violent crime as the latest statistics show that knife enabled crime has decreased 9% in Thames Valle in 2024.

Fire at Bicester Motion
Horrific news, confirmed this morning that three people have died overnight in a fire at Bicester Motion. Two Oxfordshire firefighters and a member of the public have lost their lives in the incident. Two other firefighters remain in hospital with serious injuries.

PCC marks anniversary of anti-social behaviour mediation service
Today marks the first anniversary of the Thames Valley ASB Mediation Service which has been providing mediation and conflict resolution support to communities since 2024.
Since launch, Alternatives to Conflict have received over 300 referrals for support covering a range of issues including noise, verbal abuse, harassment and parking.

Using tech to fight retail crime: Disc app now used by over 1,500 businesses
The retail crime reporting app was rolled out a year ago free of charge, funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner as part of his retail crime strategy in Thames Valley