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Thames Valley police horse ‘legend’ death announced
Trojan, a former Thames Valley Police (TVP) horse, born in 2003, had retired in 2019 amid “ongoing lameness” and was described as having been a “big softie”.
He spent his retirement at The Horse Trust in West Wycombe alongside other fellow police horses, “relaxing in the field” and “enjoying the company of his friends”.
On April 11, announcing Trojan’s death, the trust said: “A much-loved member of the herd and adored by all who knew him, Trojan’s loss is felt deeply across the yard.
“Adored by our team, his sponsors and supporters alike, he brought warmth, character, and a touch of playfulness to daily life.
“Born in 2003, Trojan was a striking 17hh skewbald gelding whose colourful coat perfectly matched his vibrant personality.
“He served for five and a half years with Thames Valley Police, where he built a reputation as a brave and dependable horse with a particular flair for busy sporting events.
“From Royal Ascot to football matches across the country including Oxford, Reading, Brighton, Leicester, Portsmouth, Wycombe and Southampton, Trojan carried out his duties with strength and calm composure.
“He was deeply valued by his colleagues, and his retirement marked the end of a respected and much-admired career.”
The charity explained that it had been managing Trojan’s lameness with “careful support and medication” so he could enjoy a good quality of life.
It said that his condition had “worsened significantly” in recent weeks and that the firmer ground conditions this spring had become “increasingly difficult”.
He had been popular as a sponsored horse at the charity, with members of the public receiving updates and photos of him.
The trust added: “He was loved throughout his working life, his retirement, and especially by his four-legged companions – some of whom he now joins once more.
“Trojan truly lived a life full of colour, as distinctive and memorable as his beautiful skewbald coat.
“Thank you, Trojan, for your bravery, your character, and your gentle, affectionate nature.
“Sleep well, big softie.
“From all his friends, both human and equine, you will be greatly missed.”
The charity cares for around 140 horses, ponies and donkeys, and it costs around £7,000 a year to care for each resident.
Recently, Luna, another former TVP Mounted Section horse, moved into the trust following her retirement.
Known for wearing custom-made “neigh-bands” sunglasses, she joined fellow service horses, Odin, her “horse husband”, and Atlas, earlier this month.
Thames Valley Police has said they are concerned for the welfare of Ruby-Rose from Headington was last seen just before 5pm.
The force said that she is known to frequent Summertown and parks around Oxford including Boults Lane recreation ground.
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They added that she was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, white Crocs and blue-stone washed jeans.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “Have you seen Ruby‑Rose? The 13‑year‑old, missing from Headington, was last seen at around 4.55pm today.
“Ruby‑Rose is approximately 5ft 4ins tall, of medium build, with shoulder‑length brown hair with red underneath.
“She was last seen wearing blue stone‑washed jeans, a black puffer jacket, and white Crocs.
“Ruby‑Rose is known to frequent Summertown and several parks around Oxford, including Boults Lane recreation ground, and we believe she is travelling by electric bike.
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“We are concerned for Ruby‑Rose’s welfare. If you see her, please call 999 and quote reference number 43260187286.
“Anyone with information about Ruby‑Rose’s whereabouts can make a report via our website.”
Police guidance states a person will not be in trouble with officers when found, and it is not wasting officers’ time to report someone as missing.
You do not have to wait 24 hours to contact police.
Ivy, who is 40-years-old, was last seen on Monday, April 13, at around 11.10am, close to Cowley Road.
Thames Valley Police has said they are “worried about her welfare” and have asked anyone who has seen her to get in touch with them as soon as possible.
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A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said; “Have you seen Ivy? She is 40-years-old and was last seen on Monday morning, around 11.10am, near to Cowley Road.
“She is described as a white woman with a slim build. She has ginger hair with parts dyed black, normally in a ponytail.
“She was last seen wearing a long black coat, pink hooded top with a Lacoste logo on the front of it, jeans with a rip in the left knee and light coloured trainers.
“She frequents the areas of Abingdon and Oxford.
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“We’re worried about her welfare, if you see her or know where she is, please call us on 999 quoting reference 43260182070.”
Police guidance states a person will not be in trouble with officers when found, and it is not wasting officers’ time to report someone as missing.
You do not have to wait 24 hours to contact police.
Thames Valley Police has released new images of Isaac, whose surname has not been released, after he went missing at about 10.30am on Monday April 13.
The latest photos were captured five days ago in Bicester, with the 30-year-old was last seen in the town at 2.25pm.
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He is described as a slim-built white man, about 5ft 10ins with a shaved head and tattoos of a poem and a ribcage on his arm.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black skinny jeans and a rucksack.
A spokesperson for the police said: “We are releasing new images of missing Isaac from Aylesbury, captured in Bicester on Monday (April 13).
“The 30-year-old, from Broughton, was last seen in Bicester at 2.25pm on Monday.
“Isaac is white, 5ft 10ins tall, slim, with a shaved head and tattoos of a poem and a ribcage on his arm.
“He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black skinny jeans and a backpack.
“Isaac is known to frequent Aylesbury town centre, Waddesdon and we believe he is now in the Bicester area.
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“We are extremely concerned for Isaac’s welfare.
“If you see Isaac, please call 999. If you have any other information regarding his whereabouts then please call 101, quoting investigation reference number 43260178688.”
Police guidance states a person will not be in trouble with officers when found, and it is not wasting officers’ time to report someone as missing. You do not have to wait 24 hours to contact police.
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