Arrest made following firearms incident – Beenham

Thames Valley Police officers have made an arrest as part of an investigation into a suspicious vehicle in the Beenham on 21st March 2023.

A 37-year-old man from Thatcham has arrested on suspicion of a firearms offence today (24/3). He remains in police custody.

The arrest relates to reports of the shooting of pigeons out of a vehicle in the village at around 4pm on Tuesday (21/3).

The firearm was not directed at anyone and no one was threatened.

Local Policing Area Commander for West Berkshire, Superintendent Zahid Aziz, said: “This investigation is ongoing and I would like to reassure the community that there is no evidence to suggest a wider risk to the public.

“For additional reassurance, however, officers have been patrolling the area of Beenham since the incident was reported, and will continue to do so over the coming days

“If you have any concerns, please speak to any of our officers as they are there to make sure you feel safe.”

If you have any information about this incident or similar circumstances and have not yet been in contact, please make a report via our website or call 101.

JD