Muzulha Rabi, aged 19, of Hull Close, Chalvey, was charged with one count of robbery and one count of attempted robbery on 4 May and appeared before Slough Magistrates’ Court the following day (5/5), where he was remanded in custody to appear before Reading Crown Court on 25 May. The charge is in connection with an incident in Stoke Poges Lane, Slough, on the evening of 2 March, which involved two victims and a mobile phone being stolen.

A 17-year-old boy from Slough, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with two counts of robbery on 3 May and will appear before Maidenhead Youth Court on 22 May. The charge relates to an incident in Beechwood Road, Slough, on the afternoon of 22 October last year involving two male victims, now aged 15 and 16.

Thames Valley Police ~ Slough

A disability conference has been arranged for May 19 at The Centre on Farnham Road, where the group will also discuss the possibility of developing a set of central service standards that will be adopted by all disability service providers within Slough.

If you feel you can help, please come and join us on Saturday May 19 between 10am and 3.30pm at The Centre on Farnham Road.

To book or for more information, especially about transport to the conference, please call the community participation team on 01753 474027 or 01753 787597.

This event is being held in partnership with Slough Federation of Tenants & Residents (The Fed), Slough Borough Council’s community participation team and the generous support of external agencies, voluntary groups and individual volunteers.

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The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was with two black men near the demolished Spring Cottage between about 5.30pm and 8.45pm. She was given alcohol and was then subjected to a serious sexual assault.

During the incident her phone was stolen by one of the offenders. After the assault she approached people in the park for help.

Det Con Stefanie Day, who is investigating the Slough incident, said: “There were several people in this area of the park for at least some of the time when the incident took place, including someone walking a dog and other people sitting on a bench. I am keen to speak to these people as soon as possible.”

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the offence or has any information to contact Det Con Day at Slough CID via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Signs have been put up in the borough to remind potential offenders they will be fined if caught blighting public areas including parks, playing fields and public open spaces and the neighbourhood enforcement team will be patrolling the town.

Community wardens and environmental health staff have powers to issue £75 Fixed Penalty Notices to people who they witness committing an offence.

The Slough neighbourhood enforcement team will be working alongside Thames Valley Police to patrol together to provide greater coverage and catch offenders.

Firmly on the radar are offences such as dog fouling, throwing chewing gum, dropping cigarette ends and throwing waste such as crisp packets, cans or fast food packaging.

Head of neighbourhood enforcement for Slough Borough Council, Dympna Sanders, said: “For a number of years, we’ve followed an educate and re-educate policy, but we now need to get tough.

“Offenders will no longer be able to claim they didn’t see their dog fouling or that they forgot a poop bag. Similarly, carelessly throwing a cigarette to one side because there is no bin nearby is equally unacceptable, as with all litter.

“We want residents and visitors alike to have a great town free of litter and fouling on the streets and in the parks and open spaces.”

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The family of missing Slough 19-year-old Jordan Bartlett have today (10/5), issued a personal appeal for his safe return.

They said:

“Our son Jordan Bartlett has been missing since 4.30pm on Friday 4 May 2012.

“Jordan is a happy, carefree, 19-year-old.

“He has lots of friends and enjoys his job working for Asda. He loves football and is a keen Brentford supporter. He loves playing on his PlayStation 3.

“Jordan is a loving and caring son and he loves his brothers. He is very close to them and is very protective of them.

“Jordan, we love you so much and think the world of you. We just want you to be safe and come home.

“Jordan, please get in touch with us or call the police or go into a police station. Everything will be okay.

“If anyone sees Jordan or has any information, please call the police on 101 and quote URN 990 4 May 2012.”

Jordan, of Biddles Close, Cippenham, Slough was reported missing to police on the evening of Friday 4 May, by a friend who was concerned for his welfare.

Jordan is white, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins, slim, with short, black hair.

Although a number of inquiries continue to be conducted by police, Jordan has not been seen since he went missing nor has he made contact with his family.

Anyone with information should contact Thames Valley Police via the 24-hour Enquiry Line on 101, quoting URN 990 of 4 May.

Thames Valley Police ~ Slough

Rajeetharan Sivaraja, owner of Harshini Food and Wine in Bradley Road, Slough was fined £1,640, including costs, at Maidenhead Magistrate’s Court on March 15 for selling bottles of well known wines with a cheaper quality content.

The fake wine was found during a routine inspection on April 24 last year, where trading standards officers found 26 bottles of red and white counterfeit Jacob’s Creek.

In addition to the prosecution, Sivaraja was subject to a review of his licence to sell alcohol.

At an earlier hearing, he was given a yellow card and extra provisions were added to his licence. This was in respect of a sale of alcohol to minors.

The most recent hearing was held last November and was in respect of the possession for sale of the counterfeit wine, where his licence was revoked.

Sivaraja appealed, but days before the appeal was due to take place, he made another sale of alcohol to an under age person.

The appeal did not stand and Sivaraja is now not permitted to sell alcohol.

Slough Licensing manager, Michael Sims said that Rajeetharan Sivaraja, whilst being the licence holder for this and another premise, has shown complete disregard for any of his responsibilities as a licence holder.

Due to his illegal activities of possessing counterfeit alcohol and making sales of alcohol to minors, he has had his licences revoked for both of his premises.

Senior trading standards officer, Peter Adshead, said: “A robust approach will always be taken when fake food items are found.

“Counterfeits have the potential to contain harmful substances, although in this case, the wine did not. The sale of fakes can not only cause harm, but damages the livelihood of reputable traders, funds crime and causes loss to the brand owners. Criminals will not pay duty, VAT or tax and rates.

“This is the latest alcohol scam to hit Slough. In previous scams we’ve found counterfeit vodka, whisky and champagne.”

Anyone who may have information on such scams are encouraged to report it via the Citizens Advice Consumer Services on 08454 040506 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Slough Borough Council

Thames Valley Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing man from Slough.

Gurdip Kang, 49, of Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough was reported missing to police at yesterday morning (5/5) after he left his home address without informing any of his family about where he was going.

Gurdip is wearing a black turban, a navy fleece jacket, with a white polo shirt and black trousers.

Det Insp Stuart Bosley said: “Gurdip’s family are concerned for his welfare as it is out of character for him to leave the house without informing anyone where he is going.

“I would urge Gurdip, or anyone who knows of his whereabouts to come forward and speak to us immediately.”

Anyone with information should contact Thames Valley Police via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 101, quoting URN 626 (5/5).

Thames Valley Police ~ Slough

The Adopters’ Charter is designed to be a working agreement between Slough – as an adoption agency – and potential adoptive parents. The charter includes the following responsibilities:

# treating prospective adopters with openness, fairness and respect
# recruiting people who can meet all or most of the needs of children waiting for adoption
# ensuring the process (preparation, training and assessment and approval) is explained clearly and run efficiently

While adoptive parents must promise to:

# do all they can to enable their adopted child to feel loved and secure, and to reach their full potential
# work in partnership with all relevant professionals and individuals to ensure the best outcomes for the children.

Toby Anstis, Heart FM presenter said: “I’m thrilled to be involved with launching Slough’s Adoption Charter, particularly as this is an official agreement recognising how both parties will work together. Adoption is life changing for the children and families involved. I was adopted with my twin sister, and know how special it is. But I’m also very aware of what a big decision it is for adopters to make, so it’s really important that potential adopters are given all the support they need.”

Jackie Pape, the council’s family placement service team manager, said: “Children remain at the heart of what we do here in Slough; our mission is to keep every child healthy and safe. Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised our determination to help children achieve their potential. We are proud of our support to everyone involved throughout the adoption process – before, during and after, to make it as smooth as possible. We hope people thinking about adopting will consider coming to Slough.

“This is an important day for us and the charter marks an important stage in our history as a dedicated adoption agency.”

The family placement service is responsible for adoption, fostering, Home from Home short break care and supported lodgings. If you are thinking about adopting or becoming a carer, or simply want to find out more, please call Slough’s friendly team on 0800 073 0291 for an informal chat or email direct: familyplacement@slough.gov.uk.

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At about 8.15am, a 15-year-old schoolboy was walking through Lascelles Park, towards the A4 London Road, when two men approached him and demanded the boy hand over his mobile phone.

The victim refused and was dragged into a tennis court, where he was punched in the back of his head. A friend of the victim came over to help and the two men ran away across the park towards Upton Park Road.

The Slough victim did not require hospital treatment and nothing was stolen.

The two offenders have dark skin and were wearing hooded tops which disguised their appearance.

PC Joe Hodgson, from Slough police station, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or if they noticed two hooded men acting suspiciously.”

Anyone with information should call the Thames Valley Police 24-hour non-emergency single number 101 and ask to speak to PC Hodgson.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Thames Valley Police ~ Slough

Mohammed Ibne Shafi Iqbal, director of Junaid Jewellers on Farnham Road, pleaded guilty to seven offences under the Hallmarking Act and Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations and was fined £2,431, including costs.

The offences included the non-hallmarking of gold, misdescription of its purity and being in possession of jewellery made with a tiger’s claw, which is an endangered species.

The items were found and seized as part of a joint project in January 2011, involving visits to all jewellers and ‘cash for gold’ premises in Slough, by trading standards, Thames Valley Police, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and the London Assay Office.

Businesses were assessed for compliance with various pieces of legislation, including the Weights & Measures Act, for accurate and appropriate scales, the Hallmarking Act, for the hallmarking of precious metals, along with police and VAT matters investigated.

Prosecuting officer and Slough trading standards team leader, Dean Cooke, said: “In austere times like these, consumers want to know they are getting exactly what they’re paying for; especially when they are buying expensive items like jewellery.

“One common practice we found in Slough was that some jewellers were not hallmarking items until after they were sold, which is illegal.

“The results from this case will hopefully show certain traders that this type of corner-cutting will not be tolerated.”