Road Safety PC Daley and PCSO Gray along with PC Tranter from the Rural South and PC O’Dwyer from response supported the Remembrance Parade and service in Waltham on the Wolds. This was a well organised event by the Parish Council with a good turn out of villagers. A few cyclists were kept from disrupting the service who had come through one of the road closures. An ambulance was also safely let through with the officers ensuring pedestrian safety for those on the road. We have had 3 minor road traffic incidents, 2 in the Scalford area, one on King Street leading out of the village involving 2 vehicles and a further 2 vehicle collision on the junction of Landyke Lane and Clawson Lane. A third one involving a single vehicle on Belvoir Road near to the Castle. This involved a provisional licence holder driving without supervision and leaving the carriageway on a corner, narrowly missing a tree. The driver has been reported for the offences.
Rural Crime and farming equipment thefts The following crimes have been reported across the beat 02/11 24*654635 criminal damage to crops by vehicles suspected of harecoursing 08/11 24*668056 – Cuckoo Hill, Stapleford – wildlife crime – poaching 15/11 – 24*682751 – Scalford Hall – damage to building We have been carrying out extra patrols in Bottesford following the report of a sexual offence. Please view this link for the latest press release: Bottesford sexual assault: police continue patrols one week on | Leicestershire Police The beat team held a crime prevention drop in event on in Bottesford on Tuesday 26th November This had a focus on personal safety with a variety of crime prevention devices for sale. This will be repeated in the New Year, please keep a check on our website for new beat surgeries: https://www.leics.police.uk/area/your-area/leicestershire/melton-rutland/melton-rural-north/meetings-and-events/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area | 
