Police attempt to trace bikers after assault on Dorney common

Police have released pictures

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 24th Apr 2025

Thames Valley Police has released images and is re-appealing for witnesses following incidents of assault, including on an emergency worker, and criminal damage in Dorney.

Between 2pm and 2.30pm on Saturday 15 March, there were ten people riding electric bikes and motorbikes on Dorney Common without permission. When speaking with the landowner and a PCSO, the offenders suddenly became aggressive and used their bikes to flick mud towards the landowner and PCSO. The offenders then rode towards the police car and proceeded to cause damage to the wing mirrors, wipers and bonnet.

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Investigating officer PC Mollie Sweetman said: “I’m appealing to anybody who may have witnessed this incident, to please contact Thames Valley Police.

“I am also releasing images of people who may be able to help our enquiries, and I would urge anyone who knows any of these people, or believes they are you, to please get in touch.

“I’d also ask for anybody who may have dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage to please check this and contact us if it has captured anything that may assist this investigation.

“You can report online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250127154.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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