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BBC News
a day ago
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Fifth arrest after PC Christopher Miller hurt in Stoke Poges
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer, who is still critically ill in Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller sustained "life-threatening injuries" after an incident on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, on 22 May.A 29-year-old man from Slough was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He has been released on bailIt came after Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Lydford Avenue in Slough, was charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle on a road without insurance. He will appear at Reading Crown Court on 23 June. Thames Valley Police said last week PC Christopher Miller was "seriously injured while carrying out his duties as a police officer".The force said the vehicle involved was a white BMW, which would have been damaged after the incident, and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.A 38-year-old man from Slough had also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and released on bail.A man and woman from Slough were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. The woman, 37, was released on bail while the man, 43, was released under investigation.
BBC News
3 days ago
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Fresh appeal week after officer is hurt in Stoke Poges crash
Checks for new information have been carried out at the scene of a crash in which a police officer suffered life-threatening Christopher Miller, 38, has been in hospital since the incident on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire on 22 Valley Police spoke to drivers one week on to ask if they had "recalled seeing anything".Senior investigating officer, Det Supt Will Crowther, said: "I want to use this opportunity to continue to appeal to anyone who has information or footage from the area but is yet to contact the force to please come forward." "The vehicle involved was a white BMW, which will have been damaged after the incident. "We are keen to understand where the white BMW was before and after the incident, so if you saw the vehicle or anyone in the vehicle, please contact us."If you saw any other vehicles that caught your attention in the area that night, we would also be keen to hear from you. Det Supt Crowther added that the force could be contacted anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers. 'Difficult time' Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: "Thames Valley Police has been shocked by the news of PC Christopher Miller being seriously injured while carrying out his duties as a police officer."PC Miller's family continue to be supported by our specially trained family liaison officers."Everyone within the force is thinking of PC Miller, his family and colleagues within our Roads Policing Unit."As a force, we continue to support each other through this difficult time."Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Lydford Avenue, Slough, has been charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle on a road without appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on 23 man from Slough, 38, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on police bail until 23 August.A man, 43, also from Slough, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice but has been released under investigation.A 37-year-old woman from Slough, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice, has been released on police bail until 25 August.
BBC News
27-05-2025
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Man charged after Thames Valley Police officer hurt in crash
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was critically injured after being hit by a Christopher Miller, 38, has been in hospital with life-threatening injuries since the incident on the B416 in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire on Thursday Valley Police arrested two men, aged 28 and 38, from Slough, Berkshire, on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous Kajla, 28, has now been charged with attempted murder, the force confirmed on Tuesday. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
Sky News
27-05-2025
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Man charged with attempted murder of police officer who is in critical condition
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer who was seriously injured in a road traffic incident while on duty. PC Christopher Miller, 38, is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries following the incident on the B416 in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, at about 10.20pm on Thursday. Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Slough, has been charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance, police said. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
BBC News
26-05-2025
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More time for suspects after PC Christopher Miller "hit-and-run"
Police investigating a suspected hit-and-run in which an officer was critically injured have been given more time to question two Christopher Miller, 38, has been in hospital with life-threatening injuries since the incident on the B416 in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire on Thursday men, aged 28 and 38, from Slough, Berkshire, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous Valley Police said the suspects remained in custody after a warrant of further detention was granted. The force added that a 37-year-old woman from Slough, Berkshire, who had been detained on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice, has been released on police bail.A 43-year-old man detained for the same two offences has also been released on police incident happened at about 22:20 BST when a white BMW struck PC Miller and failed to stop, police have said. His injuries were described as "life-threatening" and his family and close colleagues are being supported by specially trained officers. Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: "All officers should expect to return home safely after each tour of duty and we wish Christopher a swift and full recovery." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
