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PCSO Misiak and PCSO Brumell have this week attended Meet the Beat at New Haw Library and met with Sight for Surrey,  engaging mainly with elderly residents who are deaf, blind, or hard of hearing. During these sessions, the Officers listened to their concerns, discussed local issues, provided crime prevention advice, and distributed informational leaflets.

Two teenage boys have been arrested following the death of a 15-year-old boy in Guildford. Officers were called to woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park at 6.10pm on Monday, 19 January 2026, following reports of a stabbing at the location. Sadly, despite the best efforts of police, paramedics, and members of the public, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Our heartfelt condolences remain with his family and friends at this extremely difficult time. A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody while our enquiries continue.

A man has been sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 16 months, after causing over £8,000 worth of damage at The Stanwell Hotel in September. Jake Holder, 27, (DOB: 13/08/1998), from Kettering in Buckingham, pleaded guilty to affray, burglary with intent to cause damage, criminal damage, Section 4A public order and assault of an emergency worker. At 7.53am on Tuesday, 30 September, officers were called to The Stanwell Hotel on Town Lane, Stanwell following reports that a man had jumped over the fence surrounding the building and forced his way into the hotel by aggressively banging the entrance door. The man, Jake Holder, then walked into the dining area where he began to violently smash crockery, throwing items at walls, TVs and mirrors. He smashed glass panels on the staircases, ripped down banister posts and damaged hotel room doors. Throughout this incident, Holder was shouting aggressively at hotel staff, including making threats to kill and frightening them with a fire extinguisher. Surrey Police officers arrived at the hotel within seven minutes and immediately arrested Holder. Holder verbally abused a Police Officer using homophobic language and while in custody, kicked a second officer. Holder was charged the following day and has been remanded in custody since. Holder appeared at Chichester Crown Court on Friday, 16 January where he was sentenced to a total of 16 months’ imprisonment suspended for 16 months. He was also required to conduct 120 hours of unpaid work, undergo an alcohol treatment program for six months, engage with rehabilitation for 12 days, and pay a victim surcharge. Spelthorne Borough Commander Inspector Matt Walton said: “Holder’s violent actions caused significant damage and distress during his rampage at The Stanwell Hotel. He inflicted thousands of pounds’ worth of damage to the property and his threatening behaviour left people at the hotel feeling intimidated and fearful. “Although Holder’s actions occurred early in the morning and were not connected to any organised protest outside the hotel, I recognise that some people may draw comparisons with recent demonstrations in the area. The overwhelming majority of those protests have been peaceful, and it is our duty to facilitate lawful protest while balancing the rights of demonstrators with the safety of the wider community. “However, where significant damage, disorder or disruption occurs, whether during a planned protest or as a separate incident, we will not hesitate to use our powers to address and prevent criminal behaviour."

On the afternoon of Tuesday, 23 December 2025, officers were carrying out proactive patrols at a static stop site as part of Operation Limit, the national winter crackdown on drink and drug driving. Ibrahim Ahmed 28 (DOB: 09/09/1997), of Merton, was driving a motorbike and was directed to stop at the check site, which was located on the hard shoulder of the slip road entering Cobham Services from the M25 clockwise carriageway. Instead of stopping, Ahmed turned his motorbike around, left the coned-off area and continued towards the roundabout near the Shell petrol station. Officers followed the motorbike, which attempted to join the M25 but was unable to do so due to queuing traffic. Ahmed then turned around and rode the wrong way back down the slip road, where officers were able to bring the motorbike to a stop. A roadside drugs wipe indicated the presence of drugs and Ahmed was arrested. A search located a quantity of Class A MDMA, and further searches later located packages of cannabis at his home address. Ahmed was charged with several offences and pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance, failing to stop, possession of Class A drugs and driving without due care and attention.  On Thursday, 15 January 2025, Ibrahim Ahmed (09/09/1997) appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced to 16 weeks’ imprisonment, ordered to pay a fine of £120 and disqualified from driving for 21 months.

Operation Limit: record 369 arrests made across Surrey during winter crackdown on drink and drug driving. Through intelligence-led patrols and targeted roadside checks, including a focus on town centres and the night-time economy, we have been out on our roads protecting our communities, during a period of increased risk for serious and fatal collisions involving drink or drugs. While Operation Limit increases visibility during the festive period, roadside checks and patrols continue to happen 365 days a year.

A team dedicated to local proactive, problem-solving policing has been launched this week at Surrey Police. Funded through the Government's Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, the Neighbourhood Enforcement Teams (NETs) are made up of 21 police constables and three sergeants, split across our three divisions based off demand-mapping. The team's role is to boost enforcement capabilities, support our Safer Neighbourhood and Neighbourhood Policing teams across the county, and provide a strong presence throughout our communities. Chief Inspector Dallas McDermott, leading on the launch of the NETs, said: "This is an exciting opportunity to bolster our neighbourhood policing and provide a stronger presence to the public. "Each NET team will be focused on engaging with communities, targeting high-harm offenders and providing support to specialist operations, continuing in our commitment to provide the best service to the people of Surrey."

175 years of Surrey Police, hundreds of attestations, and we’re proud to add another milestone. We’ve officially welcomed 36 new police officers, all sworn in and ready to serve our communities as they head out onto Surrey’s streets in 2026. The Oath of Attestation marks a powerful moment in every officer’s journey — a promise to serve the public, act with integrity, and uphold the law. We’re excited to see the impact this newest cohort will make as they begin their careers.