News 22 January to 28 January
 Visit to Wendens Ambo Pre School
PCSO Alex Stewart visited Wendens Ambo Pre School, where the children enjoyed trying on hats, taking fingerprints, and exploring the police car. The children also asked some great questions. We aim to ensure children know they can seek our help when needed. By showing them our uniform, we help them recognise emergency service workers should they need us in the future.
 Speed round up
We know that drivers speeding on our roads is a concern in our communities.
And we understand why. Speed is a major factor involved in road deaths and serious injury collisions every year.
Throughout January the team have been in Elsenham, Leaden Roding, Little Hallingbury and Takeley carrying out speed checks following concerns raised by local residents.
 Calling all farm and land owners in Uttlesford
The Uttlesford Community Policing Team has obtained funding to provide free DNA property marking kits to all working farms in the district. While the team visited over 60 farms in 2024, they are eager to connect with those who have not yet received a kit.
 Appeal - Saffron Walden
The Saffron Walden Town Team is seeking information regarding damage in Rose and Crown Walk, Saffron Walden. The graffiti incident is believed to have occurred between 2am and 3pm on Sunday, January 26th. If you have any information, please contact us and reference case number 42/11709/25.
Thaxted: 51-year-old man convicted of murder
A 51-year-old man from Thaxted has been convicted of murder after a violent assault in the victim’s own garden.
Kevin Horswill, of Magdalen Green in the village, had been at The Star public house in Mill End on the evening of 17 March 2024 when Richard Langley arrived.
 Let's talk
Upcoming community police events
Wednesday 29 January
10am to 11am Vicarage Mead, Thaxted
2:30pm to 3:30pm John Dane Player Court, East Street, Saffron Walden
Saturday 1 February
4pm to 5pm Co-op, Flitch Green
 Crime prevention advice- Secure your letterbox
Burglars are often opportunistic thieves who target houses and flats, looking for any opening they can exploit.
If your door has a letterbox, fitting a guard to the rear of the door can prevent someone from reaching in with a stick and hook to fish for nearby items like handbags or keys.
Be fraud smart
What is spear-phishing?
Spear-phishing is a fraud method used by criminals who gather information about you to personalize their scam emails or text messages, making them more convincing. They use information you've shared on different social media platforms to build a picture of who you are.
Tips to stay safe:
- Check your audience: When sharing online, always check who can see your posts.
- Be cautious with personal data: Do not enter personal data on websites you do not know or trust.
Stay safe and remember if you are unsure to ask yourself -
‘Is there any way someone I don't know could have found this out?’
 What should I do if I break down on the motorway?
The following information is intended only as a guide and common sense should be used at all times. The main issue to consider is the safety of you and your passengers.
If your vehicle develops a problem, leave the motorway at the next exit or pull into a service area. If you cannot do so, you should:
- Pull on to the hard shoulder and stop as far to the left as possible, with your wheels turned to the left.
- Try to stop near an emergency telephone (situated at approximately one-mile intervals along the hard shoulder).
- Leave the vehicle by the left-hand door and ensure your passengers do the same. You must leave any animals in the vehicle or, in an emergency, keep them under proper control on the verge. Never attempt to place a warning triangle on a motorway.
- Do not put yourself in danger by attempting even simple repairs.
- Ensure that passengers keep away from the carriageway and hard shoulder, and that children are kept under control.
- Walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the carriageway (follow the arrows on the posts at the back of the hard shoulder) – the telephone is free of charge and connects directly to an operator. Use these in preference to a mobile phone. Always face the traffic when you speak on the phone.
- Give full details to the operator; also inform them if you are a vulnerable motorist such as disabled, older or travelling alone.
- Return and wait near your vehicle (well away from the carriageway and hard shoulder).
- If you feel at risk from another person, return to your vehicle by a left-hand door and lock all doors. Leave your vehicle again as soon as you feel this danger has passed.
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