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Sexual assault in Henley: Girl, 16, attacked while walking home from school

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A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted while walking home from school in Henley-on-Thames, police have confirmed. The incident occurred in broad daylight, prompting a significant investigation by local authorities. According to Thames Valley Police, the girl was assaulted near her home on a weekday afternoon. Investigators have described the attack as a serious incident and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Officers have stepped up patrols in the area to reassure residents and prevent further incidents.

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Concerns Raised Over New 3,000-Home Development Near Gloucestershire’s A417 Amid Traffic and Sustainability Fears

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Plans to build a new town of 3,000 homes near the A417 in Gloucestershire have sparked worries that the area could become a “traffic corridor” with insufficient public transport options. Forest of Dean District Council is … Read More