Oxfordshire warning as screws put on road to deter parking

The screws were discovered around the Donnington Close junction in Ralegh Crescent in Witney.

Thames Valley Police officers say the screws were picked up from the road and brought back to the station, but this has happened on a couple of occasions.

A spokesperson for the force today (Wednesday, April 22) said: “Police community support officers Hawkins and Richardson have been carrying out a letter drop to residents.

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Screws in the road. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

“This follows a report of screws being deliberately placed in the road, apparently to deter people from parking in the area.

“We are aware of the serious concerns this has raised locally.

“Placing objects such as screws in the road is dangerous and could lead to punctured tyres and damage to vehicles, and loss of control for cyclists.

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The collected screws. (Image: Thames Valley Police)

“There is also a risk of injury to pedestrians and animals, as well as road traffic collisions.

“This behaviour puts public safety at risk and is completely unacceptable.

“If you have any information, have seen suspicious activity, or continue to find objects placed in the road, please report it to us. Our incident number is 43260193454.

“Contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or report it online, and in an emergency or if someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.”