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PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2025 2:24 pm 
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I wonder why the driver might have refused service? :roll:

But another one from Thames Valley Police :-o

Don't know if this might have had something to do with the Henley Regatta, but apparently the last day of that was four days earlier.

But, of course, it's presumably a bit like the Open golf up here in Fife, and there are people who hang around for a few weeks afterwards doing stuff like dismantling the stands etc, and who might have been working at the event, or whatever.

And who might be letting their hair down after working hard during the event.

Of course, could be totally unrelated, and just the usual total crazy in a pub :?


Appeal for witnesses to criminal damage incident – Henley-on-Thames

https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news ... on-thames/

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage in Henley-on-Thames.

At 10.40pm on Thursday (10/7), a man booked an Uber outside the Catherine Wheel public house in Hart Street.

The driver of the vehicle, a black Kia, refused entry to the offender, who then began punching and kicking the car, causing damage, before he walked off.

The offender is described as a white man, aged around 30-years-old and was wearing boxer shorts and shoes, but no other clothing.

Sergeant Steve Kelly of the Assessment and Investigation Unit said: “The victim in this case was an Uber driver, who declined the fare. After he did so, the offender took out his anger on the vehicle, causing some damage to the car.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash-cam, CCTV or mobile phone footage, to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“You can make a report online or by calling us on 101, quoting reference 43250347153.

“Alternatively, for anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2025 7:58 pm 
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I think what people need to do, and I don't know why this didn't happen in this case, was to drive away as soon as you know you ain't picking up the pi**ed up idiot.

Don't engage with them, just drive away.

There will always be another job.

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