Police tackle plant machinery thefts in rural West Berkshire with help of security company

Police officers are taking security system training to tackle rural crime in West Berkshire.

The Hungerford and Downlands Neighbourhood Team have been out today (Wednesday, January 26) with company Datatag ID.

Thames Valley Police tweeted a photo this morning showing its officers completing their training.

It has said that this is in an effort to "help us identify stolen plant machinery, return it to its owner and catch those responsible for plant thefts".