A man has pleaded guilty to shoplifting offences after being charged on Sunday with a series of thefts at Aldi in Chertsey. Paul Jones, 50, of Riversdell House, Chertsey, admitted three counts of shoplifting and one count of attempted theft. He was ordered to pay compensation of £272. On Saturday, 25 January 2025 a report was made to Surrey Police by the store manager of Aldi that a man had stolen property from the store and left without paying. Later that day officers located Jones at a hotel in Chertsey, and arrested him on suspicion of theft. He was remanded in custody until Monday (27 January) when he appeared in court. An application has also been made for benefit deduction and a collection order.

A man has pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage at St Peters Shared Church on Friday. 24 January 2025. Officers were called after the doors and glass pane of St Peters Shared Church had been found smashed by a brick. The staff discovered that the man responsible was still inside the church sleeping and called police. Officers arrived on the scene and arrested him for criminal damage. Richard Fradley, 34, of Glen Court, Addlestone, appeared at court on Monday (27 January) and was ordered to pay £100 compensation. An application has also been made for benefit deduction and a collection order.

Two men have been charged in connection with a commercial burglary at a jewellers in Old Woking Road, West Byfleet on 29 January, 2025. Matthew White, 29, of Garfield Road, Addlestone and Benjamin Brazil, 38, of West Drayton, Middlesex have both been charged with burglary of a commercial property. White has also been charged with dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and uninsured driving. A third man who was arrested was taken to hospital for medical treatment where he remains. The two men charged have been remanded to appear at Guildford Crown Court on 6 March.

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to burgle in relation to offences across Surrey, Hampshire and London. John Cawley, aged 47 (DOB 22/4/1977), from Brackenfield Road, Hackney, and Billy O'Donoghue, aged 21 (DOB 9/3/2003), from Mildmay Road Stevenage, have been charged with 11 counts of conspiracy to commit burglary. O’Donoghue has also been charged with driving whilst disqualified, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and uninsured driving. Cawley and O'Donoghue have been remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Crown Court on 27 February 2025.

The charges relate to four offences committed in Chertsey and Camberley, four in Farnborough and Yateley in Hampshire, and three in Harrow and Uxbridge in London.

Two men have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Stanwell on Saturday (1 February). Shay Cole, 20 (DOB 25/05/2004) of Elizabethan Way, Stanwell, has been charged with possession of a bladed article and affray. Tyrique Cole, 23 (DOB 27/12/2001) also of Elizabethan Way, Stanwell, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article and affray. They appeared at Staines Magistrates Court on 3rd February. The victim remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Two 15-year-old boys, one 17-year-old boy, and a 51-year-old woman have been bailed pending further enquiries.

We know that public trust is key to effective policing, which is why we are committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards. Surrey Police’s Professional Standards Department (PSD) works independently within the force reviewing complaints and conducting oversight to ensure these powers are applied lawfully, fairly, and proportionately. In recent months, we’ve seen a reduction in complaints about uses of Stop & Search and Use of Force, bringing them back to expected levels after a previous spike. Most complaints relate to the use of handcuffs during arrests or actions taken by police officers during stops, including the manner of the officer. Every complaint is reviewed thoroughly, with clear outcomes and follow-up actions taken where necessary. Most cases are resolved with explanations provided. In cases where investigations show the complaints are unfounded, we make sure the detail and rationale are fully explained to the complainant with full transparency.  PSD closely monitors complaints for trends, including those related to ethnicity, to ensure no disparity in the use of powers. No trends have been identified. Professional standards are vital in maintaining public trust and ensuring that officers act within the law while protecting communities.