The new community beat officer for Temple Cowley has promised to respond to the concerns of people living or working in the area.

Pc Mitchell Pc John Mitchell, 39, above, has started pounding his east Oxford beat, which is bordered by Horspath Road, the BMW plant, Barnes Road and Marsh Road, and is busy getting to know the community. One of his first initiatives has been to add his voice to suggestions on how to tackle problems caused by groups of youths congregating in Horspath Road.

**Picture: Damian Halliwell