THAMES Valley Police will be holding a free security marking event for tools at a building and plumbing merchants next month.

John Nicholls will be holding the event at its branch on Telford Road, Bicester on Wednesday, September 4 between 10.00am to 12.30pm.

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Members of the Bicester Town Neighbourhood Policing Team will be on hand to give advice about reducing your risk of tool theft from vans and outbuildings.

The service is free of charge and you must bring your tools with you.