Police Commissioner Says Bicester MOD Asylum Plans Will 'Increase Crime'

Police commissioner says Bicester MOD asylum plans will 'increase crime'

Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber said 'we must expect and increase in crime' if the asylum accommodation plans go ahead.

Thames Valley Commissioner urges Shabana Mahmood to reconsider Piddington decision

The Police and Crime Commissioner has written to Shabana Mahmood about how the proposed MOD Bicester asylum accommodation will affect community safety and police resources.In the letter, Matthew Barber expressed his concerns to the Home Secretary about the planned site for 1,256 male asylum seekers.Mr Barber told Ms Mahmood: "Residents in the villages and town near your proposed site at Bicester have genuine concerns about the impact of these pr…

PCC urges Home Secretary to reconsider MOD Bicester asylum accommodation plans

Matthew Barber has written to the Home Secretary outlining his concerns about the impact of the proposed MOD Bicester asylum accommodation on community safety and police resources.