Man apprehended after reports in Oxfordshire village

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Thames Valley Police apprehended a man seen wandering around the Hawthorns area of Sutton Courtenay on 6 and 7 October.

Thames Valley Police apprehended a man after he was spotted 'wandering and hanging around' the Hawthorns area of Sutton Courtenay on 6 and 7 October. Multiple reports came from residents in the Oxfordshire village, whom police described as 'vigilant'.

Officers confirmed the man was apprehended and 'dealt with'. A police spokesperson said: 'We would like to assure residents that his intentions did not extend to burglaries of dwellings nor breaking into cars and that it was solely an isolated incident he was involved in.'

The force thanked residents who assisted the enquiry by submitting CCTV footage and speaking to officers.

How it is being reported

• 'Suspicious' man 'wandering' around village apprehendedThe 'suspicious' man was 'wandering and hanging around' a residential area in Sutton Courtenay and was reported to the police.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 14:58
• 'Suspicious' man 'wandering' around village apprehendedThe 'suspicious' man was 'wandering and hanging around' a residential area in Sutton Courtenay and was reported to the police.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 14:58

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Sutton Courtenay · The Hawthorns

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