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Underage binge drinking at Oxfordshire town’s beauty spot
Thames Valley Police has said that they have been called multiple times to Mill Meadow in Henley to assist youngsters incapacitated through alcohol.
Mill Meadow is a popular beauty spot alongside the River Thames where community events are held.
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Police community support officer Claire Hewett said: “Over the last two weeks police have been called to Mill Meadow to assist youths under 18 years of age who were incapacitated through alcohol use.
“While on patrol on Saturday April 25 a police officer from the Henley Neighbourhood Policing Team found young female under the age of 15 in an intoxicated state.
“She was with friends but was found to be unable to walk by herself, uncoherent and slipping in and out of consciousness she was taken to hospital by the ambulance service.
“On Friday May 8 Thames Valley Police were informed by the ambulance service that there was a large gathering of youths in the play area at Mill Meadows, this was at approximately 9:30 pm.”
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The officer added that parents should warn their children about the “dangers of alcohol misuse” and that the team would be in attendance at Mill Meadows when possible.
She said: “The police and ambulance services are there to offer support and help in these situations, but this type of experience is unpleasant and traumatic for the young person and should be prevented.
“If any help or information is needed you can make contact with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, we are happy to help.”
The Grocer Chef, in Ardington, closed its doors on Wednesday, April 29.
The tearoom then reopened under new ownership on Tuesday, May 5.
Mary-Kei and Venetia, the new owners of the tearoom, said: “We have taken over the Grocer Chef and will be running it as is until the end of June.
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“The plan at the moment is to then reopen under a new name on July 11.”
Keith and Maria Greig, the previous owners of The Grocer Chef in Ardington, near Wantage, revealed at the end of April they would be retiring.
In a statement, they said: “We are open today (Monday 27), this Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29, and then we are closed until next Tuesday, May 5, reopening under new ownership.”
Thames Valley Police warned the public that Tony Bertrand, aged 36, should not be approached if seen and the public should instead immediately call 999.
The man from Oxfordshire was wanted in connection with an assault and strangulation of a person known to him.
Thames Valley Police has now said Bertrand has been found, charged and remanded.
He was described as white, around 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build, with dark brown hair, a thick beard and green eyes.
During the incident, which happened on Saturday March, 28, he assaulted and strangled someone known to him.
Police say the victim sustained a fractured wrist and required medical treatment. She has since been discharged from hospital.
He is known to frequent the Deddington, Adderbury, Banbury, Rugby and Northampton areas.
The incident took place last night (Monday, May 11) in Banbury as Thames Valley Police recovered a vehicle which had previously been stolen.
Originally taken from the Met Police area back in 2023, the Lexus had been cloned, alerting officers nearby.
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Thames Valley Police shared the news with the community via the Rural Crime Taskforce Facebook page, posting a message on the social media site.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Last night, PC Little & PC Akers recovered this Lexus in Banbury.
“An examination of the vehicle confirmed it was a cloned vehicle & had originally been stolen in 2023 from the Met Police area.”
A photograph of the Lexus being taken away accompanied the post, and the news was welcomed by residents.
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