Latest news with #Wiltshire Police
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Two men need identifying after bike thefts
Images of men have been released after bikes were stolen from Swindon town centre. The appeal comes after two 'Giant' brand bicycles were stolen from Canal Walk at around 10.45am on Thursday, July 3. It is hoped that anyone who knows the men will be able to identify them from the released CCTV images, with those who can help urged to contact the force on 101. The incident took place at Canal Walk on July 3 (Image: Wiltshire Police) Police are investigating the bike thefts (Image: Wiltshire Police) A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "We recognise that these images are indistinct but hope that anyone who knows them can identify them from these images. "If you can help, call 101 quoting log 54250081833. "Alternatively you can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
BBC News
23-07-2025
- BBC News
Wiltshire PCC vows to tackle 'grim' town's anti-social behaviour
Parts of a town centre have been described as "grim" by the local police and crime commissioner who has vowed to tackle anti-social residents, businesses and councillors put their crime concerns to PCC Philip Wilkinson during a specially arranged event in Trowbridge on owner Michelle Witter said it was about time issues in the town were being addressed, adding: "In the last seven months (it) has been really, really bad."Mr Wilkinson said: "We've walked through spaces today which are grim. The first thing we need to do here is put in place a PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order)." He said this would need to be led by the council, but added Wiltshire Police would "provide all the support" to address anti-social behaviour in those areas. The comments followed a walkabout that started in Fore Street and made its way through the Shires shopping centre and Trowbridge event was part of a wider programme of engagement aimed at tackling community safety Witter said there have been "multiple incidents" recently, including "fights, people being arrested on a daily basis, smoking weed, drinking and screaming and shouting"."It's quite shocking to know that it is taking place in such a small community," she added. Issues surrounding anti-social behaviour and street drinking were discussed, with specialist drug and alcohol support charities also present at the Ho Tsang, from the town's neighbourhood policing team, said that community support was vital in improving the situation."(Crime) is not just a policing matter, it's a community matter," he said."There are partners out there, which we've got to listen to and work together to develop a long term solution."He acknowledged that in an "ideal world" there would be a larger number of officers regularly patrolling the town, but added that the force "needs to balance our resources with the wider demand".
