A community has been rocked by a spree of crimes that saw a woman stabbed and a man beaten to the ground. 

Police have launched extra patrols in response to a spate of offences in the Castlefield and Desborough areas of High Wycombe.

Thames Valley Police received reports of five assaults over an hour period in Dean Close, Conifer Rise and Desborough Road last week. 

One man was hospitalised and police launched an investigation, but on Thursday, October 31, the force was called again after two more attacks. 

One woman was approached and stabbed on the Cressex Industrial estate, leaving her injured in hospital, though she is not thought to be in a life-threatening condition. 

Another man was assaulted at a shop in Desborough Road, where one man was later detained by members of the public and arrested. 

 The attacks came as police activated a dispersal order in the Castlefield area around Rutland Avenue after a spate of anti-social behaviour on Halloween. 

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This lasted 48 hours with police ordering people to leave the area, leading to one further arrest. 

The two incidents are not thought to be linked. 

Then on Monday officers launched an appeal after a man was punched and kicked to the ground in a robbery at Conifer Rise. 

The incident happened at around 4.26pm on Wednesday, October 30 and saw the victim chased before being assaulted again. 

The suspect is believed to have stolen an item that fell out of the man's pocket.

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Now the area's MP has said she is concerned about the incidents and urged residents to report crimes to police. 

Labour MP, Emma Reynolds said: "I am concerned to hear about the recent incidents in Castlefield and Desborough Road in Wycombe.

"I am working with Thames Valley Police to assist in any way that I can. It was particularly worrying to learn that a dispersal order was necessary last weekend.

"I would encourage residents to engage with the Police and to report urgent crimes via 999 or non-urgent via 101."

Councillor Majid Hussain added that the incidents have left the community 'feeling deeply unsettled and fearful for their safety'. 

Responding to an incident in Desborough Road, the Labour cllr said: "I have received multiple calls from local business owners and residents who are anxious about what occurred.

“They have shared their concerns about the impact such incidents have on the safety and well-being of our community, with many expressing fears about carrying out their daily activities and the safety of their loved ones.

 “I have reached out to the police, requesting updates on any additional safety measures or community support initiatives they may be planning to implement.

“We hope that any forthcoming support or preventive measures will reassure the public and help restore confidence in our community’s safety.

 “As a community, we believe it is essential to bring attention to this issue, and we appreciate any coverage that helps amplify our concerns and encourages a timely response.”

Fellow Labour councillor, Karen Bates urged residents to report any crimes to the police. 

She told the Free Press: "It is really important if residents have any information they should tell the police straight away. 

"The police can only act on information they have been given."

Asked whether the incidents all taking place in a similar area was of concern, she added: "I think it goes in little bursts. 

"There was one in Totteridge area last year.

"It is very easy to label an area to be bad but it is not helpful for anybody."

She also urged residents to get in touch with councillors using the contact details on the council website if they have any issues.