A WELL-KNOWN Constable serving within Blackbird Leys Neighbourhood Policing Team has left the role, colleagues have said.

The departure of PC Neil Pugh earlier in July to pursue a new career was announced in the team's monthly newsletter, leaving four constables now patrolling the Leys area.

Colleagues said he had been "an integral part of Blackbird Leys NHPT" and wished Mr Pugh "all the best" in his new role.