Local News

Our newest member of our Safer Neighbourhood Team, PC Campbell, has been out on patrol on his bicycle in Chertsey and Addlestone checking hotspots for anti-social behaviour. 
 

A man has been charged following a stabbing in Stanwell on 24 February. Hamza Chebbi, 22 (DOB: 27/10/2003) of Staines-Upon-Thames, was charged with wounding with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a private place. The charges relate to an incident which took place inside a residential property between two people who are known to each other. The victim was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. He appeared at Guildford Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday), 25 February and has been remanded until his next appearance on 25th March 2026. A 67-year-old man has been charged with multiple shoplifting offences across Spelthorne.

Mario Gaietta, 67 (DOB: 14/11/1958), of Staines-upon-Thames, was charged with 49 counts of theft on Saturday, 21 February. The charges relate to several reports of shoplifting at Marks and Spencer stores between November 2024 and April 2025, with the majority occurring at the M&S Foodhall in Sunbury-on-Thames. Gaietta has been bailed to appear at Staines Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 31 March. Spelthorne Borough Commander Inspector Matt Walton said: "We continue to work closely with retailers in Spelthorne. Swift reporting and collaboration remain key to tackling this type of offence and helps us build an intelligence picture of what is happening and where.

Seven men have been charged with burglary offences following a protest at The Stanwell Hotel on Town Lane, Stanwell on 31 July 2025.

All seven were charged with burglary of a dwelling with intent to cause damage:

•              Wayne Adams, 38 (DOB 02/04/1987), of Stanwell

•              Mark Osbourne, 40 (DOB 28/08/1985), ofStanwell

•              Mark Evans, 36 (DOB 13/06/1989), of Stanwell

•              Rory Langridge, 45 (DOB 06/02/1981), of Feltham

•              Stuart Malloy, 29 (DOB 26/10/1996), of Stanwell

•              John Austin, 49 (DOB 26/10/1976), of no fixed address

•              Ryan Collier, 42 (DOB 08/08/1983), of Stanwell, was charged with this offence, as well as a racially aggravated public order offence and use of threatening or abusive language or behaviour to cause harassment or distress.

The seven men have been released on police bail and are due to appear at Staines Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 1 May. Spelthorne Borough Commander Inspector Matt Walton said: “We respect the public’s right to safe, lawful protest and will facilitate this where we can. However, if any criminal acts or disorder are reported or suspected by officers during a protest, then we will respond robustly, and a thorough investigation will take place.”

Two men have been charged after a series of vehicle thefts and attempted vehicle thefts in Elmbridge. Nerijus Kudresovas, 22 (DOB: 10/01/2004) of no fixed address, and Astijus Raugas, 19 (DOB:02/05/2006) of no fixed address, were arrested on Friday, 20 February, and both have been charged with three counts of theft of a motor vehicle and two counts of attempted theft of a motor vehicle. The charges relate to reports of theft and attempted theft of Porsche Macans across Elmbridge including East Molesey, Esher, Thames Ditton and Weybridge in recent months. Both have been remanded in custody to appear Guildford Crown Court for their next hearing.

A group who kidnapped and tortured a man from Dorking have been sentenced to a total of more than 36 years in prison at Guildford Crown Court after being found or pleading guilty to multiple offences. Reece Armstong, 30 (DOB: 4/2/1996), from Staines-upon-Thames, and Tarelle Thompson, 28 (DOB 20/04/1997), of Croydon, were found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap following a six-week trial in December 2025. Armstrong was also found guilty of Section 18 assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon. Thompson was further found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon. Lorna Swyer, 21, (DOB: 6/2/2005) of Dorking, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and common assault, while Sebastian Love, 21 (DOB: 14/4/2004), from Merton, also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap. They were all sentenced on Friday 20 February and received:

Reece Armstrong - nine years imprisonment consecutive to an unrelated sentence of five years that was imposed in July 2025.

Tarelle Thompson - nine years imprisonment and five years on licence.

Lorna Swyer - three years and four months imprisonment.

Sebastian Love - three years and four months imprisonment.

Levi Burton, 31 (DOB: 28/1/1995), from Leatherhead, was found guilty of sexual assault following the trial and he had already pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap, false imprisonment and assaulting a police officer. He was sentenced yesterday (23 February) and received 12 years' imprisonment and five years on licence. He will also be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

More than 24 arrests, 17 stolen vehicles recovered and over 100 proactive interventions in one week, as teams continue targeted activity against burglary across Surrey. Local Safer Neighbourhood Team officers, proactive teams and specialist resources worked together across the county, combining visible patrols with intelligence-led enforcement. Officers delivered 68 community engagement events in one week, speaking directly with residents and business owners to provide reassurance and practical crime prevention advice.  Alongside this engagement work, targeted operations focused on known routes used by offenders travelling across force borders. Working with colleagues from Sussex Police and the Metropolitan Police Service, officers recovered vehicles stolen in burglaries and identified further vehicles linked to criminality. Detective Chief Inspector Josephine Horner, Crime for East Surrey, said: “Burglary is an intrusive crime that has a lasting impact on victims and communities.  This work does not stop here. Tackling burglary across our county remains a priority and we will continue to pursue offenders and protect our communities every day.” Officers will continue to carry out targeted patrols, proactive operations and community engagement across Surrey as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our communities safe.