Crime & Safety
Police helicopter deployed as four Oxfordshire men detained
The incident occurred in Watlington last night (Thursday, April 17) as Thames Valley Police received reports of illegal poaching.
Four men were subsequently found and detained but have since been released with out-of-court disposals.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “The Rural Crime Taskforce attended reports of suspected illegal poaching in the Watlington area tonight.
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“With assistance from the police helicopter, four males were located and detained.
“The males admitted to being in the area looking for game without permission from the landowner.
“Through consultation with the landowner, the males were all issued an out-of-court disposal for nighttime trespass in pursuit of game.
“An out-of-court disposal is a method of dealing with certain offences where the suspects have little to no relevant offending history, without the need to send them to court.
“If they are caught again, they will be arrested and dealt with via the courts.”