Maidenhead & Windsor

Following the appearance of graffiti around the Pinkneys Green area of Maidenhead, a concerned resident has shown her support for police efforts to catch the culprits by offering a reward.

The Maidenhead resident is offering a £100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for graffiti on the Pinkneys Green cricket pavilion.

PC Greig Williams, neighbourhood police officer for the Pinkneys Green Maidenhead area, which includes the Bomber estate, said: “We are appealing to the public to help us identify the offenders and put a stop to the recent spate of vandalism.

“I have increased my foot patrols in the evenings to provide a more visible police presence and reassure the community. Greater police visibility will be boosted by a number of extra police officers and Special Constables patrolling the area in the coming weeks.

“The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is looking at installing a teen shelter in Oaken Grove park, which would give youngsters a place to meet their friends and help to reduce anti-social behaviour.

“In a bid to build relationships within the community, we have organised a football match between police officers and a team of young people from the Bomber Estate. This was originally set to take place at Maidenhead Football Club on 22 January, but was postponed because the pitch was too wet.

“The match has now been rescheduled for Sunday 2 April, and we are hoping for plenty of support for both teams.”

Thames Valley Police ~ Maidenhead