Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Inspector Michael Squire has been appointed as Neighbourhood Inspector for Bracknell South, which includes Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Great Hollands, Hanworth, Birch Hill, Easthampstead and Wildridings.

He joins Bracknell LPA Commander Simon Bowden, who has recently taken on the role of Acting Chief Inspector for Bracknell.
Insp Squire, who is also Deputy Commander for the Bracknell area, joined Thames Valley Police about 20 years ago.

He began his career as a PC in Bracknell and has held roles including intelligence sergeant and shift inspector in Slough and Maidenhead, and has built up a wealth of experience in Bracknell.

He said his priority in his new role is to:” reduce the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour, to make people more confident and secure in their daily lives.”

His team has been working closely with Marks and Spencer and Tesco at The Meadows in Sandhurst to introduce a very high level of uniformed officer presence. He explained: “The officers will sit in public to have their meal breaks but will be perfectly accessible to anyone who wants to talk to them.” The marked police cars in the shops’ carparks, a sign in the shop windows alerting the public to the presence of uniformed officers and the officers themselves should reassure the public and deter would-be criminals, he said.

One of his other priorities is youth disorder, particularly when combined with alcohol abuse. He said: “I’m putting together a robust operation which will be run by the beat officers at Bracknell on Friday and Saturday evenings. I am sure that this will reduce the problems, and provide a uniformed presence to reassure the local community.”

Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst & Crowthorne

Police investigating an incident at The Meadows shopping centre in College Town, Sandhurst, on Good Friday are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

At 1.15pm on 6 April, a young woman and her father were in a black Mini Cooper in the car park near Tesco’s supermarket, when they were involved in an altercation with the occupant of a blue hatchback car.

Anyone with information about the incident, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact the investigating officer, PC Iain Heron, on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst

Renowned author Salley Vickers will be visiting Sandhurst Library on Wednesday, April 25.

Salley is the author of the bestselling Miss Garnet's Angel, Instances of the Number 3 and Mr Golightly's Holiday.

She has also worked as a university lecturer of literature, specialising in Shakespeare.

As well as writing her third novel, she is also working on the story of the Book of the Common Prayer, the Church of England's authorised form of worship for over 300 years.

In addition to writing, Salley is also a trained analytical psychologist and talks widely on the connections between literature, psychology and religion.

Ruth Burgess, Head of Libraries and Information, said: "We are delighted to welcome Salley Vickers to Sandhurst Library.

"She is a wonderful writer and will no doubt be fascinating to meet!"

Tickets for Salley's visit cost £2 each and are on sale now and are available directly from Sandhurst Library.

Visit the Council's website: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/libraries for more information about the library services and forthcoming events.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council ~ Sandhurst