A 56-year-old woman from Lambourn has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and wasting police time after a reported assault near Holborn Hill was found to be misleading. Thames Valley Police conducted a thorough investigation, involving CCTV and witness appeals, before making the arrest.
Thames Valley Police have arrested a 56-year-old woman from Lambourn following a reported assault on the B4001 road near the junction with Holborn Hill. The original incident was said to have occurred on Wednesday, 19 March, when a woman reported being approached and assaulted by two men who had parked their van behind her on the roadside.
Following the report, officers launched a thorough investigation, conducting CCTV enquiries and reviewing various pieces of evidence. This process involved significant police resources and time, reflecting the seriousness with which such offences are treated.
Detective Inspector Richard Allmond, the lead investigator, explained the developments: “Thames Valley Police investigated this report thoroughly and as a priority as we take such offences very seriously, we keep an open mind and we follow evidence. In this investigation, a significant amount of police time, money and resource were expended. Having reviewed the evidence in this case, we felt it necessary and proportionate to arrest a woman on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and wasting police time. She has been released under investigation.”
Detective Inspector Allmond also acknowledged the community’s reaction to the initial assault report: “We are aware the initial report of assault will have caused concern within the community. We appealed for witnesses via our social media channels and the media at the time and felt it important to now update our communities on the progress of this investigation.”
The arrested woman has since been released under investigation as inquiries continue. Thames Valley Police have not disclosed further details about the incident or the identities of those involved beyond the information related to the arrested individual.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
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9
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The incident is reported as having taken place on 19 March with the arrest and investigation update recent; no signs of recycled or old news. No mention of outdated roles or deceased individuals. The narrative appears timely and reflects ongoing inquiries.
Quotes check
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8
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The quotes from Detective Inspector Richard Allmond appear directly related to this investigation and are not identified as recycled or commonly attributed elsewhere. No earlier source for these specific quotes was found online, suggesting originality or first-use, increasing credibility.
Source reliability
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7
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The narrative originates from a regional news outlet, Oxford Mail, which is a known local news provider in the UK but is less internationally known compared to outlets like BBC or Reuters. It generally provides accurate local news but with slightly less authoritative reach than major national or global media.
Plausability check
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9
Notes:
The events described (police investigation and arrest on suspicion of wasting police time) are plausible and consistent with standard police procedures. The evolving nature of the investigation and limited disclosure aligns with real-world police practices. No extraordinary or implausible claims are presented.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is fresh and current, with no evidence of recycled or outdated content. Quotes are likely original and specific to this case. The local news origin is credible for regional reporting. The events described are plausible and align with standard police investigative procedures, allowing a high confidence rating for overall factual reliability.
