Oxfordshire man and woman charged over knife incident

The incident occurred on Friday (April 24) as a vehicle was spotted by Thames Valley Police on The Orchard, East Challow.

Officers stopped the car and carried out a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act search, discovering drugs, multiple mobile phones, cash and a knife, a spokesperson for the force said.

As a result, a man and a woman, both aged 40, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs and possession of a bladed article.

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The seized car. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

Since being taken into custody, the man was charged with driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, no insurance, and possession of a bladed article.

He has since been bailed for the drug offences while the force’s enquiries continue.

The woman was charged with permitting a vehicle to be used without insurance and without the correct licence.

Thames Valley Police shared the details on Wednesday afternoon but the names of the pair have not been disclosed at this stage.

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A spokesperson for the force said: “A message to anyone dealing in Wantage, we’re a proactive and determined team.

“We will stop you, search you, seize what you shouldn’t have, and dig through evidence, including your phones.”

“If you’re involved in crime here, it’s only a matter of time.

“We’ll keep working hard to protect our community, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.”