In support of the Community Speed Watch, Sergeant Paul Harvey and PC Joanna Doyle conducted speed checks this morning on the B3108 Winsley Rd. Three drivers were issued with Fixed Penalty Notices for speeding, and words of advice given to several other drivers.

Our Chief Constable, Mike Veale, delivering an inspirational speech at the Black Police Association conference and describing the great strides Wiltshire Police are making to increase our BME staff representation.

We are experiencing a recent increase in door to door salesmen, often known as Nottingham Knockers. They are selling household items out of a holdall, do not possess a valid pedlars license and are, thus, commiting a crime. If you receive a call from one, either do not open the door to them or, if you do, politely decline their offer, close the door and call 101 to report to us so we can come out and deal accordingly. If you have any vulnerable neighbours, please keep an eye out for them. Please share and pass this on to anyone who doesn't follow this page.

Once again, the annual problem of drivers ignoring the flood signs and road closures on the B3106 link road between Holt and Staverton hits the press. Please do not ignore these, or any other road closures, as you are putting your life, and emergency services personnel lives, at risk. In addition, Insurance companies are now checking when closures were put in place and may not pay out for repairs if it can be proved the driver ignored signs. http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/15898295.Calls_for_floodgates_grow_after_reckless_driver_who_ignored_signs_rescued/

The inclement weather in the county is causing issues with flooding. These incidents will be dealt with by your local council. Police advice is to drive carefully and cautiously.

Whilst out on patrol PCSO Jobbins and PCSO Marsh found an orange KTM motorbike within the Seymour estate in Trowbridge. It subsequently turned out this was stolen from a back garden of a property on the 8 January 2018 in the Lambrok Close area. The motorbike has now been returned to the owner. The bike was damaged and attempts had been made to change the appearance by the removal of stickers. The investigation is ongoing and if anyone has any information in regards to this or other motorcycle/moped thefts call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

**update... Bank has contacted owner** A purse has been found this morning near to Upper Regents Park/Greenland View woods.It has a debit card with the name Miss B Ellis on it. There is also a considerable amount of cash. The finder will take it to Trowbridge police station today for collection. Please share.

We are appealing for information and witnesses to an incident in which a 58-year-old man was assaulted. At approximately 11.45pm on Saturday 16 December, the man was walking passed Bradford on Avon Football Club when he heard a loud bang. Three males then jumped over a wall and followed the man on to Loddon Way and assaulted him. He sustained injuries to his head, bruising and a broken rib. PC Thomas Griffin said: “This was a cowardly and unprovoked attack on a member of the local community. “The three men are all described as white males aged between 16 and 20. They were wearing black tracksuits with the hoods up, and one of the males had a white hoodie on underneath his black hoodie. “Do you know the names of the individuals involved? Did you see the men running away from the scene? Did you hear or see anyone acting suspicious near Bradford on Avon Football Club? “We are urging anyone who may have heard or witnessed this assault to come forward. If you heard or saw anything suspicious in the area at this time please get in contact with us via 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111”. Anyone with information should contact PC Thomas Griffin on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. https://goo.gl/cK28xv

Following the earlier report of the accident on the A419 at the Cricklade slip road. The road is now clear, the closures have been lifted and traffic is getting back to normal. Thank you for your patience.

Due to serious road traffic collision on the A419 at the Cricklade slip road Police are advising that drivers find an alternative route. Due to the accident there are several closed roads and this will lead to delays

Sunrise over South Wraxall. It's cold and the untreated roads are icy. Please take care if you are going out this morning.