Chittoe Heath
Wiltshire Police launched patrols near Bromham, a village in between Chippenham and Devizes, last week after receiving reports of dogging and ‘lewd behaviour’ at a beauty spot close to the village.
According to our sources, Devizes Police made an appearance at the popular Wiltshire dogging spot at Chittoe Heath.
A Devizes police spokesman was quoted as saying “Proactive patrols have been taking place in the area of Chittoe Heath near Devizes due to reports of anti-social and lewd behaviour taking place in the lane and wooded areas.” The spokesman also added the cryptic comment “Officers have been engaging with members of the public frequenting the area.”
A local dogger who goes by the name of Big Brian told us that “I know one or two local coppers. They know that dogging isn’t illegal, but that they feel they have to pop along to keep people on their toes, and also to keep the local councillors happy.”
Wiltshire councillor Jonathon Seed, who lives at Chittoe, said “Local residents have long been aware of the unsavoury reputation of part of this area. But the police are doing a first class job of tackling the problem.”
Of course, doggers shouldn’t be too deterred over police patrols and as long as they act within the law, they won’t be arrested. With the surge in popularity in dogging the past few years, there are plenty of other dogging spots where randy doggers, both old and new, can have fun with others, and make the most of the long summer nights.
