Arrest made in connection with criminal damage in Banbury
Thames Valley Police has made an arrest in connection with multiple incidents of criminal damage in Banbury. A 15-year-old male from Banbury has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage. He has been bailed until 11 December 2016. It is in connection with a number of incidents of criminal damage in Ruscote and Hardwick which happened between Saturday (12/11) … Read More
Man punched and robbed in Banbury
Thames Valley Police are appealing for information after a robbery in Banbury. At around 8.20pm on Wednesday (14/9), the victim, a 19-year-old man, was walking along Queensway and turned into an alleyway where two men were sat on a wall. One of the men asked the victim for a cigarette and then punched him on the jaw. The second man then … Read More
Police appealing for witnesses to a business fraud
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a business fraud in Banbury. At around 2.30pm on Wednesday 7th September, a man went into a business premises on Calthorpe Street and offered stock for sale. He claimed he had been let down by another buyer and, after selling his business, he wanted sell the stock quickly. The proprietors agreed to … Read More
Man sent to jail for a total of six years for offences including armed robbery
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been sent to jail for a total of six years for offences including armed robbery in Banbury. Danny Walsh, aged 25, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and one count of possession of a firearm at Oxford Crown Court (5/9). He was sentenced to six … Read More
Police appeal after fatal crash in Banbury
Thames Valley Police are appealing for information after a fatal road traffic collision in Banbury. At around 9.55am on Monday(5/9), a silver Toyota Yaris was involved in a collision on the A361 near Williamscote Hill. The vehicle left the road and collided with a tree. The driver and front seat passenger, both 19-year-old women from Northants, were taken to the … Read More
CCTV images released in connection with a Banbury theft – Banbury
Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images of two people who may have vital information in connection with a theft in Banbury. At approximately 1.30pm on Sunday 14 August, the victim, a 63-year-old woman, had her purse removed from her handbag whilst shopping in Aldi in Banbury. The victim was shielded from other shoppers after one of the suspects appeared to … Read More
Appeal to trace wanted man – Banbury
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who is wanted on recall to prison. David French, aged 32, was last seen on 15 July in Edmonds Road, Banbury. He is described as white, 5ft 10ins, of broad build with cropped brown hair. He has a birthmark on the left side of his neck. Det … Read More
Banbury Police Officer cleared of misconduct
A Thames Valley Police officer has been cleared of breaching the standards of professional behaviour, following a misconduct hearing on Wednesday (17/8). PC Neil Budd, who is based at Banbury police station, was cleared of breaching the standards of professional behaviour in respect of discreditable conduct and honesty and integrity. The allegation related to the subsequent alteration of a contemporaneous handwritten … Read More
18 year old boy sprayed in the face with an unknown substance
Between 12.05pm and 12.10pm on Monday (8/8), the victim, an 18-year-old boy, was walking through Trinity Park, Banbury when he heard shouting. The victim turned around and was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance. The victim fell to the floor and while on the ground felt someone going through his pockets. The victim’s phone and money was stolen. … Read More
Person hit by train near Little Bourton, Banbury
Person hit by train near Little Bourton British Transport Police (BTP) were called the railway yesterday close to Little Bourton near Banbury after receiving reports a person had been struck by a train. They were alerted shortly before 9.40am. BTP were on scene alongside local ambulance however a person has sadly been pronounced dead at the scene. The BTP are … Read More
Re-appeal to trace wanted man from Banbury
Thames Valley Police is continuing to appeal for information about the whereabouts of a man from Banbury who is wanted on recall to prison. Andrezj Sikorski, aged 34, a Polish national residing in Banbury, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on 9 June 2015 to two years in prison for possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. … Read More
Armed Robbery in Banbury
Last Saturday (30th July) the Post Office on Horton View in the Easington area of Banbury was involved in an armed robbery. At about 3.20pm yesterday an offender entered the Easington Post Office and threatened staff with what appeared to be a black handgun. A quantity of cash was handed over to the offender, who then made off on foot. It’s … Read More
Armed Robbery in Banbury
Today (Saturday 30th July) the Post Office on Horton View in the Easington area of Banbury was involved in an armed robbery. At about 3.20pm yesterday an offender entered the Easington Post Office and threatened staff with what appeared to be a black handgun. A quantity of cash was handed over to the offender, who then made off on foot. It’s … Read More
Around 20 people were fighting on a Banbury road
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a disorder and ABH incident in Banbury. The incident occurred in Hilton Road on last Saturday (23/7) at about 11.20pm. Officers were called following reports that about 20 people were fighting in the road. A 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old man were injured in the incident and were taken to Horton General … Read More
Police seek three women after attack in Banbury
Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after a robbery in Banbury. At around 8.15pm on Tuesday (19/7), the victim, a 43-year-old man, was in St Mary’s Churchyard when he was attacked by three women. He fell to the ground and sustained facial injuries and an injury to his arm. He was taken to the Horton General Hospital in Banbury … Read More
Fire crews attend serious road traffic collision
On Wednesday (20th July) at around 4:30pm crews from Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue worked together to free three people from a serious road traffic collision. Crews attended the incident near Oxfordshires Rollright Stones after a rescue operation was set in motion following a “disoriented” 999 call. Incident commander Chris Wilson said the victims were “dazed, disoriented, the address … Read More
Magnifying glass starts blaze in Banbury sewing machine shop window
Blaze yesterday evening at Banbury sewing machine shop Three fire vehicles were called last night to a fire at the GTS Sewing Machine Shop in Banbury at around 8.30pm. When they arrived they found the shop window on fire and the building full of smoke. Fire fighters from the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service entered the shop after forcing entry due to the store … Read More
Appeal for witnesses in Banbury burglary
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a property in Banbury. In the early hours of Friday (15/7) offender/s entered a property in Fiennes Road and took a number of items from the living room including a television, laptop, amplifier, electric guitar and a handbag. Some of the items were found discarded in an alleyway near … Read More
Banbury man wanted on recall to prison
Thames Valley Police has issued a photo of a man from Banbury who is wanted on recall to prison. Andrezj Sikorski, aged 34, a Polish national residing in Banbury, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on 9 June 2015 to two years in prison for possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. Since being released on licence … Read More
Appeal for information after distraction burglary
Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after a distraction burglary in Twyford, Adderbury. At about 9pm on Saturday (9/7), a man rang the bell of a residential property in Deene Close in an agitated state and informed occupants that they needed to shut off their taps and clear items from beneath their sink. The two victims, a man and … Read More
Banbury Police Officer dismissed without notice
Banbury Police Officer dismissed following misconduct hearing PC Matthew Oaten, who was based at Banbury police station was today (12/7) dismissed without notice at a special case hearing before Chief Constable Francis Habgood. Between February and May 2015, PC Oaten accessed police logs for which there was no legitimate policing purpose for which for him to do so. In addition … Read More
Wanted Banbury man has been located
A Banbury man who was wanted by the Police has been found. Michael Foster, aged 30, had failed to reside at approved accommodation on his release from prison and had not been sighted since. He has now been located and arrested. Thames Valley Police would like to thank the public for its help in locating a man from Banbury who … Read More
Man from Banbury wanted by Police
Thames Valley Police has issued a photo of a man from Banbury who is wanted on recall to prison. Michael Foster, aged 30, has failed to reside at approved accommodation on his release from prison and has not been sighted since. He is also wanted in connection with an assault and theft of motor vehicle in Leamington. He is described … Read More
Vulnerable female victim had her purse stolen
Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images after an incident of the theft of a purse in Banbury. The offence took place at about 9.30am on Friday, 24 June, in Aldi, Beaumont Road, Banbury. The vulnerable female victim had her purse stolen from her handbag when she wasn’t looking. The police would like to speak to the man and the … Read More
Witnesses wanted after two men seen fighting
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of affray in Banbury. At approximately 1pm on Saturday 25 June, two men were seen fighting outside Jubilee Court in George Street, Banbury. The same two men were then seen fighting in Gatteridge Street. Police attended and found one man in Grove Street bleeding heavily from his nose. A second … Read More
Wanted man last seen in Banbury
Thames Valley Police has issued a photo of a man from Banbury who is wanted on recall to prison. Henry Williams also known as Henry Butler, aged 24, failed to attend approved accommodation on his release from prison and has not been sighted since. Williams was last seen on Tuesday 7 June in Banbury. He is white, 5ft 10ins, thin, … Read More
Stranger attempted to grab a child in Banbury
PARENTS PLEASE BE VIGILANT! We have been made aware that there was an alarming incident today near to Hill View Primary School in Banbury. Parents have informed the school that a stranger attempted to grab a 6 year old boy from his mother whilst walking close to school. Although unconfirmed at the moment, there are reports on social media that three different parents … Read More
Girl, 16, sexually assaulted in Banbury
Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after a girl was sexually assaulted in Banbury. At around 3.30pm on Monday (27/6) the victim, aged 16, was near Debenhams when she was approached by a man who engaged her in conversation. They then walked together through the alleyway between Bridge Street and Christchurch Street. While in the alleyway the victim was … Read More
Dramatic crash on M40
A driver of a van on the M40 miraculously escaped with only minor injuries despite a dramatic crash yesterday. The Fire fighters who were called to the seen were met with debris all over the carriageway but no initial sign of the vehicle. Only when the crews climbed the embankment did they understand that the vehicle had left the road, … Read More
Man suffers broken nose during assault
A man suffered a broken nose and fractured cheek bone during a road rage incident in Banbury on Sunday. At around 12.30pm on Sunday (26/6), there was an altercation between the occupants of three cars in Beaumont Road at the traffic lights by Karcher House. The victim, a 51-year-old man, was driving a blue Ford Focus and got out of … Read More
Man assaulted in a Banbury park
Witness appeal following assault in Banbury Thames Valley Police is appealing for information after a man was slapped in the face by a woman at Peoples Park in Banbury. At about 1am on Sunday 19 June, the victim entered People’s Park via the Church House entrance and walked through the middle of the park. At the memorial in the middle of the park, … Read More
Woman racially abused in Banbury
Do you recognise this woman? Thames Valley Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to after a woman was racially abused in Banbury. The police would like to speak to the woman in the picture as they believe she may be able to help them in their investigation. At around 12.50pm on Tuesday … Read More
13 year old girl from Banbury charged with assault
13 year old girl from Banbury charged with assault A 13-year-old girl from Banbury, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with one count of assault by beating. The charge is in connection with an incident on 15 May in Banbury when a 12-year-old girl was assaulted in a park in Banbury. Police became aware of the assault … Read More