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"READING's worst young criminals will be sent birthday cards from the police when they turn 18.
But the cards won't contain a cheery greeting - instead the troublesome teenagers will be warned they are coming of age and will face the full force of the adult justice system unless they mend their ways.
The card idea is the latest tool in the force's strategy aimed at tackling persistent young offenders. Thames Valley Police Chief Constable said: "Some of the youngsters think that when they turn 18 they can start again because they will not be dealing with the organisations who were handling them in the youth courts."
