Man arrested for ‘immigration offences’ in Oxfordshire

Thames Valley Police said in a major update on Tuesday, May 12 that the force’s Abingdon neighbourhood team had not only arrested a man for immigration offences, but seized an uninsured scooted and recalled a prolific offender to prison.

A spokesperson said: “PC Hackett and Sgt Birch also arrested a male for immigration offences and seized an uninsured e-scooter under Section 165 after coming across a boy riding it.”

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They added: “In Abingdon, PC Osborne worked closely with probation services to recall a prolific offender to prison.

“After being spotted in the area, officers acted swiftly and he has now been returned to custody.”

In addition the team attended the Marcham Big Weekend and addressed reports of damage and anti-social behaviour at the multi-use games area.

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They spokesperson said: “They have also been carrying out patrols in Sutton Courtenay, Boars Hill, Wootton, and Drayton, addressing reports of anti-social driving and youth-related damage at the MUGA.”

The officers at the Abingdon Neighbourhood Police team added that they would be at the new Marks & Spencer store in Fairacres, meeting members of the public, on Friday, May 15 at noon.

The spokesperson said: “We look forward to seeing you there.”