A man and a youth have been arrested on suspicion of several fraud crimes.

Officers arrested the pair near Wheatley on suspicion of offences relating to the fraudulent production of vehicle index plates and possessing articles for use in fraud yesterday (October 25) morning.

A car, sets of cloned or false index plates, mobile phones and an offensive weapon were seized by officers.

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Thames Valley Police say their investigation is ongoing.

A spokesperson said: "Officers from the TVP Rural Crime Taskforce arrested an adult male and a youth near Wheatley this morning on suspicion of several offences relating to the fraudulent production of vehicle index plates and possessing articles for use in fraud.

"One vehicle, sets of cloned/false index plates, mobile phones and an offensive weapon were seized.

"The investigation is ongoing."