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Thames Valley Police advice following public disorder

Thames Valley Police can confirm that there have been small outbreaks of disorder in parts of the force area overnight.

The main issues were in Reading and Oxford.
Police received several reports of a small group of youths with their faces covered causing a disturbance in Whitley, during which a car was overturned. Police issued a Section 60 Order, allowing them to remove masks and balaclavas from anyone in the area, to tackle the disorder. There was also a car fire in Northcourt Avenue, shortly after midnight, which is being treated as arson.
In Oxford, police were called to reports of an arson attack at the McDonald’s restaurant in London Road, Headington, Oxford, shortly after midnight(9/8). A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently in police custody at this time.
Officers were also called to a car fire in Barton Road, Barton, at 12.50amthis morning (9/8) after a black VW Polo was set alight.
In addition to dealing with these issues, Thames Valley Police continues to provide officers to support the Metropolitan Police.
Deputy Chief Constable Francis Habgood, said: “There have been a lot of rumours circulating on social networking sites about ‘riots’, some of which are untrue or greatly exaggerated. However, there has been some disorder across the force area.
“These are copy cat incidents of those that have been happening in London, although involving far fewer people. Obviously, we are aware that these incidents and the images people will have seen from the problems in Londonand other areas of the country will be causing distress and anxiety.
“You may notice an increase in the number of police officers in your area at this time and this should not cause alarm. These officers are there to provide reassurance and tackle any criminal activity that may occur.
“I would also like to appeal to the community to let police know of any suspicious looking gatherings of young people and any information they may have about people who may have been involved in disorder.”

Thames Valley Police has issued the following precautionary advice to businesses in the area:
 1. Ensure staff report any suspicious activity to security officials and the police
 2. Consider regular checks of the building and surrounding areas. Identify any areas that are vulnerable and remove loose objects
     that could be used as missiles.
 3. Make sure all service doors are kept locked and secure when not in use
 4. Ensure your CCTV system is fully operational
5. Consider removing high value goods from display windows overnight
 6. Keep as little cash as possible in the building overnight
 7. Where possible retails premises should be suitably staffed with security guards
 8. Landlords needs to ensure that residents living above commercial premises are aware of risks and ensure that all fire alarms,
     smoke alarms and fire escapes are fully functional
 9. Does your alarm company have the latest key holder information? If not call them now.
10. Does your business have an emergency business plan?
11. Petrol stations should avoid selling petrol in small containers.
12. In the event of an emergency call 999

If you have any information about offenders in the disorder in Reading or Oxford please contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505.

Alternatively, if you do not want to speak to police, or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

To keep updated with press releases from Thames Valley Police please visit: www.thamesvalley.police.uk.

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THEFT OF TWO TRACTORS - FOREST HILL

Sometime between the hours of 22:00 on Wednesday 20th October and 08:00 on Thursday 21st October 2010 an offender or offenders have entered and unlocked a barn at a farm on Stanton Road, Forest Hill. They have then stolen two tractors which they have driven out the back and across fields. If you have any information relating to this message of if you have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area, please contact the Police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 277 of 21st October 2010. Thank you.

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Police would like to update you with information about a recent burglary in Horspath:

Overnight from Thursday 22nd April into Friday 23rd April 2010 a property in Wrightson Close, Horspath Oxford was subjected to a burglary. The offender or offenders have gained entry by forcing the rear patio door and smashing the glass in the double doors leading from there. A search has been carried out which involved the whole house. If you have any information relating to this message,or have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area, please contact the Police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 685 of 23rd April 2010. Thank you.

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On Friday 5th February, at approx: 1.30am, a Nissan Micra was stolen from outside a property in Gidley Way, Horspath.
The vehicle was later found parked up in Headington.

If you have any information relating to this message, please call the police on 08458 505 505 and quote URN 62 of 05/02/10. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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