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Police chopper called to Marlow school

1:37pm Tuesday 29th June 2010 in


A POLICE helicopter was deployed last night after reports of breaking glass and people on the grounds of a Marlow school.

Thames Valley Police were called out to Holy Trinity School in Wethered Road at 11.48pm.

Police dogs were also sent to the school.

Two 16-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of burglary and remain in custody in at High Wycombe police station, following the incident.

An amplifier, which had been stolen, was recovered nearby.

A reader who contacted the Free Press said the chopper had been 'loud' and 'flying very low and searching intently for ages'.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Callers should ask to speak to PC Cameron via the 24-hour line on 0845 8 505 505.

Alternatively contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Comments(6)

acjy1985 says...
4:41pm Tue 29 Jun 10

Wow. The chopper was "loud". Was the reader who contacted the BFP with this 5 years old? Were the people caught "stinky" or "poo poo heads"?

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topiarygal says...
10:37pm Tue 29 Jun 10

Do we really pay taxes to be woken up like this - what on earth did this cost - deploying a helicopter vs a few windows and an AMP!

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tomcat says...
1:42am Wed 30 Jun 10

Well it's a good toy, all at the taxpayers expense.

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tigeran says...
8:39am Wed 30 Jun 10

tomcat wrote:
Well it's a good toy, all at the taxpayers expense.
Hardly a toy and an extremely useful tool. A bit over the top for this though!

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acjy1985 says...
11:10am Wed 30 Jun 10

They have to be in the air training, so they had may as well use it in real-life scenarios like this ready for when they need it in a major event. It's perfect for them. It keeps them up to date with the heat sensitive cameras, spotlight and air to ground communications. Stop whining topiarygal. Go and trim your bush.

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lwjy1990 says...
12:38pm Wed 30 Jun 10

topiarygal wrote:
Do we really pay taxes to be woken up like this - what on earth did this cost - deploying a helicopter vs a few windows and an AMP!
I think it's a perfectly good way to spend our taxes. Not only can the helicopters use thermal imaging and their Night Sun spotlights to hunt down these apparent chavs, they can also be used to oversee operations meaning that the people they are after can be detained quicker and stand the tiniest chance of getting away.
P.S. Stop moaning, they're not that loud and it makes things more interesting to watch when a helicopter's called in...

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