Saxon and Medieval Times

• In the Saxon period and the earlier part of the medieval era, policing was done within communities -This was because most people lived in small villages and would have known everyone that they lived near
• Communities were divided into tithings , with each being made up of ten men from different families - They would deal with local disturbances - They were also expected to report any offences committed by their members so that the people could be punished.
• Each tithing was led by a tithingman