Police in Abingdon have arrested a man on suspicion of shoplifting in the town centre. 

Police community support officer (PCSO) Susie Morley was on a cycle patrol when she was called to respond to the incident on Tuesday, September 17. 

A man was subsequently detained before being arrested in the town centre.

In a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, Thames Valley Police South Oxon and Vale of White Horse, provided a round-up of officers' other activities in the Abingdon area this week. 

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After the shoplifter was arrested, the PCSO assisted South Central Ambulance crews with a medical incident, with the patient only needing minor treatment. 

The statement added: “On Wednesday, officers visited a victim of a scam to check on their welfare and offer fraud prevention advice, before attending a liaison meeting at Mind in Abingdon with several other agencies. 

“Today (September 19), officers have attended a group for the over 55’s at Abingdon Baptist Church, where they engaged with members from one of our seldom heard communities.

"PCSOs from the team have also been carrying out patrols in our hotspot areas to address our priorities, including antisocial behaviour and retail crime.”

The statement also said "officers from the Abingdon Neighbourhood Team have had a busy week so far".