OXFORD: Police in Blackbird Leys are to remain on the estate permanently.

Thames Valley Police confirmed yesterday that it is weighing up two options for a home for the neighbourhood officers and PCSOs.

The force will either stay in its current location in Blackbird Leys Road in reduced capacity, or move to another unnamed venue in the area.

The force announced in January the base, which is leased from NHS Oxfordshire, would close to save costs.