Cricklade police encouraging more people in the town to join the Neighbourhood Watch scheme and help in the fight against crime.

WPC Karen Ferris at Cricklade police station, who is promoting the scheme, said: "Neighbour-hood Watch is not just about reducing burglary figures. It's about creating communities which care.

"The scheme brings local people together and can make a real difference to lives.

"We want to encourage new schemes within Cricklade to help cut crime and reassure and protect those who live in fear of crime."

Anyone interested in joining the Neighbourhood Watch scheme are asked to contact WPC Karen Ferris on Swindon 750207.