Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery that happened in Bletchley.

The incident happened at approximately 8.30pm on Monday (29/7) on Queensway towards Leon Recreational Ground Park in Bletchley.

The victim, who was a 27-year-old man, was walking along when he was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife, before stealing a gold ring.

Thames Valley Police said that the victim did not sustain any injuries from the incident.

In their appeal, the offender was described as a man in his early twenties, around 5ft 8 tall with a slim build and a beard. At the time of the incident it is believed he was wearing a black hoody and black shoes.

Police Staff Investigator Jayde Smith, based at Milton Keynes Police Station, said, “We are carrying out an investigation following this concerning incident.

“We are undertaking a number of enquiries and reassurance patrols, so members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area.

“I am appealing to anybody who was in or lives in the area or nearby roads between 7.45pm and 8.45pm on Monday to please check your dashcam, video doorbell or CCTV footage and contact Thames Valley Police if it has captured the incident.

“You can contact us by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240363560.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Mike Williamson was pleased with his MK Dons side in how they approached their pre-season friendly against Portsmouth.

The Dons’ Head Coach spoke after watching his side play a 1-1 draw with Championship newboys Portsmouth, with Tommy Leigh scoring a second half equaliser to cancel out Josh Murphy’s early opener.

Williamson, who played for Portsmouth in his playing days, mused that Pompey began with an intensity that troubled his side, but that over the course of the game, there was plenty that he felt MK Dons did right to show they’re adjusting to the methods expected of them ahead of the new season.

He said, “I thought they were very good. I thought you could see across the board the physicality in how they started the game. They started it with a lot of intensity and we took probably 20 minutes to get to grips with that, but after that, it was a perfect pre-season game for me to watch. There’s so many things that came out of it.

“There’s four or five boys that need a few more minutes and a few more tests like that and also on our play out, I thought there were still areas we’re looking to improve. We want a lot more forward passes, and the intensity to help to our ball carriers has got to be better, but on the whole, I was really pleased. We had chances and got the goal against a really good team.”

With this being one of the Dons’ last pre-season friendlies ahead of the season starting against Bradford on August 10th, Williamson said that he was happy the team were building up their understanding of what he expects from them ahead of the new campaign.

He said, “I think the way we wanted to structure it was to start pre-season with a lot of our in possession stuff and how we build into a creative phase then when we get to later on in pre-season, the out of possession and transition comes into it, but I still want it to look how we look in possession. That’s the main thing for us. Obviously, the tests we’ve had have been varied and really good.

“We’ve had some difficult pitches so this is the first time we’ve had a smooth surface to play with, which works in both team’s favour, but of course, we want to make sure when we arrive for Bradford at home, our out of possession is spot on and our in possession stuff is effortless.”

Williamson was happy that the Dons’ work against Portsmouth further discussed that the team were looking to work on their squad at both ends of the pitch.

He said, “We still want to create that mentality of winning and making sure we find a way. That’s solution based. That game today was really good. There were some outstanding performances.

“I said in there (at half-time) that we just make sure we can sense and smell when we’re on the front foot and just press the life out of times, and then when there’s times when they’ve got a foothold, we can be reserved and patient and be harder to beat in our defensive side of the game. It has to improve from last season. I think you can see elements of the work we have been doing and then when we get on the front foot, we’re relentless in our press and endeavour and we can do what they did to us for the first 20 minutes for 90 minutes.”

The Dons have signed 10 new players ahead of the upcoming season, with Williamson happy to got the bulk of his business done early, and Williamson said the team would now look to create a unit that could go forward in the upcoming campaign.

He said, “I think that was the plan that you want to try and form things as quick as you possibly can so you’ve got as long as you can. Things will shape up and it’ll take its natural form, and everyone’s just got to make sure they’ve got everything they’ve got, and that’ll land us in good stead.”

Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of a man exposing himself in Milton Keynes.

The incident happened at around 5.55pm on Monday 22 July on Mill End in Wolverton.

During the incident, a woman walked past a small light blue car, with the driver’s door ajar.

Within the car, a man was touching himself inappropriately while holding a mobile phone.

The offender is described by Thames Valley Police in their incident report as a white man wearing mirrored sunglasses, jeans and T-shirt. He had short straight brown hair and appeared to be in his thirties, of slim/small build and average height.

Investigating officer PC Rebekah Huggins lead the appeal by saying, “This is entirely inappropriate behaviour and we are investigating the circumstances.

“If you have information on this incident we would ask you to please provide it on our online page, quoting reference 43240350924, or by calling 101 quoting the same reference.”

Northampton Town have signed winger Liam McCarron from Stoke City, with the move coming after a trial with the League One club.

McCarron, 23, joins the Cobblers for an undisclosed fee. He has signed a one year contract at Sixfields with the option to stay for an additional year.

The winger played two pre-season friendlies for Northampton as part of his trial, which impressed the club enough to buy him and add him to their squad ahead of the upcoming season.

McCarron began his career with Carlisle United and enjoyed a breakout season as a teenager in the 2018/19 season, making 20 appearances in all competitions.

He was duly signed by Leeds United, with his sole appearance for the Yorkshire club coming as a substitute in a Premier League game against Arsenal in 2021.

While McCarron joined Stoke City in 2022, he made just one appearance for the Potters, which came in an FA Cup game with Brighton last season. He also briefly spent time out on loan from Stoke with their local rivals Port Vale.

Northampton Town manager Jon Brady told the club’s official website that he was delighted he could turn McCarron’s trial with the club into a full signing.

He said, “Liam has done well on trial with us over the last couple of weeks and we are pleased to welcome him to the club.

“He has been training with us for a while now so we know he will fit in well with the group and we have been pleased with what we have seen. He is strong and he travels well with the ball. He can play in both attacking and defensive positions all down the left hand side and inverted on the right hand side giving us flexibility in formations and systems and he has speed and the ability to break the back line in attack.

“Liam has a good pedigree, he has some big clubs on his CV but he is at the stage where he needs to start adding appearances. He is motivated to do that here and we feel we can help improve and develop his game.

“There was other interest in him and we are pleased he has chosen to join us.”