Thames Valley Police have confirmed an investigation is ongoing after fishing wire was tied between two trees at Bisham Woods.

The Woodland Trust described the incident as a "malicious act" and have been "increasing the regularity of checks at the site".  

The fishing wire was found by a young boy who was riding his bike in the woods with his mother saying he was "incredibly lucky" to avoid a "horrific" accident.

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A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: "An investigation is ongoing and an officer is in contact with the Woodland Trust.

"Anyone who may have information about this can contact police by calling 101, or by making a report online, quoting reference 43220015014."

Emma Mansey said: "My son went to ride his bike through Bisham woods and came across fishing wire that had been tied between trees over the path.

"He was incredibly lucky that he took a different route and went to go up the path before riding back down, which is when he spotted it.

"If had ridden straight town he would have gone straight into the wire at speed, it could have been horrific.

"Obviously this doesn’t just affect people on their bikes, but horse riders and anyone else using the woods."

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A Woodland Trust spokesperson said they will "continue to work with local police”.

The spokesperson added: "We are extremely alarmed to hear of this malicious act which could have resulted in serious injury to users of the wood.  

"Our site managers are currently discussing this incident with Thames Valley Police and can confirm the site has now been made safe.

“All our sites are open free to the public year round for the enjoyment of everyone.

“To help us keep this site open and safe for all users, we would ask for people’s help in sticking to the designated public rights of way."

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