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Chelmsley Wood Newsletter 2nd September 2025

Meriden Park Update

A 16yr old male has been arrested in connection to the stabbing of a 14yr old in Meriden Park. The incident took place on the afternoon of Sunday 31st Aug and we are appealing to anyone with information to come forward via 101 quoting log 3226 of 31st August.

The injured male is recovering in hospital, thankfully his injuries are not life-threatening.

Back to school

September already, we hope you have had a lovely summer and that all the children are ready and prepared for the new academic year. I will be visiting all my schools over the next couple of weeks to pop some dates in our diary. One of the great joys of working in Neighbourhood Policing is engaging with the children at school, my aim is to visit every nursery & primary school year group at least once over the next 11 months.

Crime Updates

At 20:30hrs on 28th Aug, a white male was trying to gain access through a front window on Woodlands Way. No entry was gained

Between 02:30 & 06:00hrs on 29th Aug, a Vauxhall Astra was stolen from Nevada Way.

Between 09:00 & 13:00hrs on 30th Aug, a pedal cycle and parcel was stolen from a rear garden on Piccadilly Close.

On the morning of 31st Aug, an offender smashed the passenger window of a Ford Transit on Helmswood Drive and stole a high value bag containing cash & cards. Enquiries are ongoing.

At 00:40hrs on 1st Sept, a male offender smashed the window of a Skoda Superb on Piccadilly Close and stole an overnight bag & contents.

Please remember not to leave any valuables in unattended in vehicles. Let’s not make it easy for these offenders.

Diary Dates

Chelmsley Wood Parish Residents Hub – Saturday 27th Sept at the Onward Club, Helmswood Drive B37 7NS 10:00x12:00hrs. At this meeting I will have anti-theft screws with me for your number plates, if I’m not on the car park pop inside to find me.

Thank you to all who prompted me that I had left the date off last time, ooops.

Cuppa with a Coppa – Monday 29th September at Three Trees, Hedingham Grove B37 7TP 18:00x19:30hrs.

News from the Town Centre DNO’s

Officers have been extremely busy this week with the end of the summer holidays and the return of the schools. We have continued to maintain a high-visibility presence across the town centre, carrying out regular patrols and engaging with members of the public. These patrols have not only reassured residents but have also provided us with many positive opportunities to catch up with the community and listen to their concerns around the town centre and ASB and shoplifting which is an issue we are continuing to tackle.

While the majority of the interactions have been positive, we have responded to a small number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour in the town centre, to which we have been quick to respond and further educate the youths on the PSPO in place.

Sadly, on the 31/09/25 there was serious incident in Meriden Park in which a young male was stabbed. Since that time, we have increased the number of patrols and visibility by conducting reassurance patrols around the area to make the park feel safe again.

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It has been great to be back on patrol with PCSO Ian this week, Ian will be covering the Fordbridge area.

Until next time

Stay safe & well

PCSO Vicki

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Vicki Poole
(Police, PCSO, Chelmsley Wood NHT SHAE, Marston Green SHAA & Fordbridge SHAH)