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Oxford motorcyclist arrested for ‘drug driving’ as 10 bikes seized
Thames Valley Police’s roads policing department focused operations on two-wheeled vehicles in Oxford today, Sunday, June 28, catching multiple riders committing driving offences.
One of them was a rider who was allegedly ‘drug driving’, who was arrested for the offence.
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Police said six other vehicles were seized for having no insurance and two for having no road tax, with more than one of them delivery riders who had to ‘complete their deliveries on foot’.
Officers said: “We’re sorry if this meant your zesty beverages were slightly warm on arrival.”
Two other seizures were for e-bikes being ridden illegally, one of which was clocked travelling at 56km/h without any pedalling from the rider.
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A spokesperson for the force said: “Our advice – tax and Insure your vehicle, don’t drive if you’re not licenced and don’t use an e-bike capable of travelling at the national speed limit.
“Failing that, we’ll catch up with you later in the week and take your vehicle off your hands – for a small fee of course.”
Laws on riding e-bikes in the UK state that they must have pedal assist only power, a power limited of no more than 250 watts and should travel at a maximum of 15.5mph, or 25km/h.
Thames Valley Police put out an alert regarding ‘concerns’ in Didcot play parks today, Sunday, June 28.
They warned that a ‘small number of reports online and on Facebook’ have been made about ‘suspicious behaviour’ in the area.
This involved individuals who have been ‘seen taking photographs where young people are present’ around local parks.
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A statement from Thames Valley Police said: “At this time, there is no indication of any immediate risk or cause for concern.
“However, we would like to make the community aware and encourage anyone who notices anything unusual or has relevant information to contact us online or via 101.
“This helps us build a clearer picture and respond appropriately where needed.
“We appreciate the vigilance and awareness shown by members of the public. If you do have any concerns, please report them to us so that we can assess and take any necessary action.”
The golf clubs were stolen from the boot of a vehicle parked at a car park in Didcot on Saturday, June 27, between 11am and 12.15pm.
Thames Valley Police said there was no damage to the car and it’s believed the boot was ‘unintentionally opened’, allowing access to the valuable clubs.
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Shortly afterwards, police said, an anonymous post on Facebook on the Didcot community page showed ‘what appeared to be new-looking golf clubs’ left at Franklin Gardens.
The clubs were gone by the time officers attended the location.
A spokesperson for the police said: “We believe these incidents may be linked, and we are keen to establish what has happened to the clubs so we can return them to their rightful owner.”
Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the car park, saw the golf clubs at Franklin Gardens or has information about their whereabouts – including anyone who may have retrieved them after seeing the Facebook post – is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 43260324867.
Thames Valley Police said two teenage boys, around 14 years old, were seen throwing stones at a house on The Causeway in Steventon at about 5.40pm on Saturday, June 13.
The teens were wearing all black and caused damage to the windows of a home in the ‘criminal damage’ incident.
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A spokesperson said: “The Neighbourhood Team are actively investigating and will seek to compensate the victim for the damage caused.
“We believe this incident was witnessed locally, and we are urging anyone with information to come forward.
“If you can help, please contact 101, report online using reference 43260296608, or submit information directly via the Thames Valley Police portal.
“If you are one of the boys involved, or a parent/guardian, we ask that you reach out to us and do the right thing.
“Your support helps us protect and support our community.”
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