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Wantage – Man posing as delivery rider arrested after cocaine found
Thames Valley Police officers arrested the man after ‘suspicious behaviour’ caught their attention on Friday.
The 23-year-old was arrested in Denchworth Road, Wantage, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
A statement issued by Thames Valley Police on Saturday morning said: “Yesterday (April 10), our officers stopped a male on Denchworth Road, Wantage, posing as a food delivery rider after suspicious behaviour caught our attention.
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“That instinct paid off — during a search we recovered 16 wraps of cocaine and over £1,000 in cash. All seized.
“A 23‑year‑old man from outside the area was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.”
Police also gave a description of county line drug dealing and what they are doing to prevent it.
A spokesperson said: “It’s when organised drug networks from big cities push into smaller towns, exploiting vulnerable people to move drugs and money. It brings violence, fear and exploitation into communities that deserve better.
“This is one of several arrests we’ve made recently. Every time county lines tries to creep into Wantage, we’ll be there — and we’ll stop them.
“A huge thank‑you to our fantastic colleagues from Abingdon and Faringdon Neighbourhood Policing Teams for backing us up. Teamwork keeps our communities safe.”
They organised a jumble sale to raise money and help birds and animals owned by other families.
The two 12-year-olds went round to friends to collect jumble and cast-offs and ‘opened shop’ at Deborah’s home in Snowdon Mede, off Headley Way, at Headington, Oxford.
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They were determined to collect as much money as they could for the RSPCA.
They typed out notices, posted them through doors, stuck one in a local shop and told all their friends.
The forthcoming sale also became a hot topic at their schools – Deborah was a pupil at Northway School and Rosalind went to Cheney School.
There was a steady stream of customers when they unveiled all their goodies one Saturday morning.
As you can see, Oxford Mail photographer Johnny Johnson was also there to take pictures.
Anything left over at the end of the day was given to the RSPCA for sale in its shops and other outlets.
The girls later handed over the proceeds of their efforts – the grand total of £5 1s 4d – it was the 1960s.
Both had an assortment of pets at home – Deborah looked after a cat, dog and tortoise and Rosalind had a tortoise, two fish, a budgerigar and four rabbits.
Johnny Johnson’s greatest moment of fame in his long career as an Oxford Mail photographer came when he shot a wolf.
It was one of three that escaped from Oxford Zoo at Kidlington in 1937.
Two were quickly rounded up and killed, but the third roamed the countryside for days, causing panic in the community.
A man in his 50s was reported as being injured at The Slade just before 1pm today.
Thames Valley Police confirmed that he was taken to hospital and that a 48-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
An eyewitness said they spotted around seven police cars, one critical care unit and an ambulance in the area near the junction with Wood Farm Road.
Police also said that a scene watch was in place while investigations continue and have appealed to the public for information which may assist them.
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A police spokesman said: “The force was contacted by the ambulance service at 12.55pm to report a man with injuries in The Slade.
“The man in his 50s has been taken to hospital.
“A 48-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in police custody.
“We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the community.
“There is a scene watch in place to enable our officers to carry out a thorough investigation.
“If anyone has any information or footage from the area and has not already spoken to the force then please speak to an officer at the scene, call 101, or leave any information via our website, quoting the investigation reference number 43260175531.”
Judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, KSI and Amanda Holden were treated to performances from Ren DMC and Christy Coysh at the beginning of the programme.
But later on, it was act James Phelan, known for his tour The Man Who Knows Magic, who wowed the auditorium after revealing he was related to a British legend in the entertainment industry.
As magician James took to the stage, he told the judges and audience he was in fact the nephew of none other than the late Paul Daniels (Debbie McGee’s husband) who hosted his own magic show on the BBC from 1979 to 1994.
For part of his performance, James made one of Amanda’s dazzling silver rings disappear (and reappear) before swallowing a handful of needles and pulling them out his mouth on a thread.
Taking to X, this fan wrote: “James the Magician was fantastic ! I’m sure his uncle Paul is looking down with the biggest smile on his face !”
Another posted: “That was quite impressive from James.”
This person commented: “That was quite a neat set of tricks”.
However some were not too impressed, as one said: “This magic act is too long winded. And its an old trick.”
Someone else shared: “I feel there has been an overload of magicians this series.”
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Who is performing on BGT episode 7 tonight?
From a man singing about scotch eggs to a 12-year-old dancing sensation, here are all the acts who performed on tonight’s BGT show:
- Glantaff Boys
- World Wings
- Rebecca Ryan
- Tracy Graham
- Simon Ratzker
- James Phelan
- Darren Tait
- Joan Thomas
- Juan Carlos
- Ren DMC
- Christy Coysh
BGT continues on Saturday, April 18 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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