Crime

Three men have been jailed for a combined total of more than 12 years after they scammed elderly people.

More than 100 e-scooters and e-motorcycles have been crushed in the first year of a police crackdown on the illegal use of electric vehicles.

A 70-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary dwelling with intent to steal.

A West Berkshire councillor has warned people to avoid a man who is reportedly ‘chasing girls with a knife’.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man attempted to steal from B&M and elbowed a member of staff in face after being challenged.

A man has been jailed for causing the death of a woman by careless driving on New Year’s Eve in 2021.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a weapon was produced during an altercation in Newbury.

The head of one of England’s largest police forces has been suspended with immediate effect.

A Thatcham man has been arrested and charged with four counts of theft.

A man has been arrested and charged with four offences relating to thefts from cars.

An incident of criminal damage has been reported in Thatcham.

Police have arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with last night’s residential fire in Newbury.

Police have made an arrest in connection with a large residential fire that is still blazing in Newbury.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a town centre affray.

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Thieves have broken into and stolen a collection of items from a vehicle in Thatcham.

Police are investigating an incident in which a male smashed up a vehicle with a hammer near a retirement complex.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy.

A cyclist was knocked from his machine after a motorist drove at him.

Police are appealing for information about an altercation in a play park.