‘Feral’ Youths in Somerset Challenge Effectiveness of Youth Justice Plan Friday, July 25, 2025 youthjustice antisocialbehaviour somerset council prevention rehabilitation victims crime community police A recent debate at Bath and North East Somerset Council has highlighted deep divisions over how best to address youth anti-social behaviour. The council’s proposed youth justice plan, which adopts a “child first” approach … Read More
Glastonbury to Increase Police Patrols to Combat Anti-Social Behaviour Thursday, July 17, 2025 glastonbury policing antisocialbehaviour community safety collaboration crime business publicsafety policingguarantee Glastonbury is set to see a significant boost in police patrols aimed at tackling ongoing anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Sarah Dyke, the MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has called for a united community effort … Read More
Police Attacked During School Leaver Celebrations in Midsomer Norton Wednesday, May 28, 2025 police assault midsomernorton schoolleavers arrests teenageviolence antisocialbehaviour dispersal community investigation Four police officers were assaulted while responding to reports of disorder at a large gathering of school leavers in Midsomer Norton on May 23. Around 200 youngsters had assembled off Withies Lane to celebrate the end of … Read More
Keynsham Shop Shut Down for Selling Illegal Vapes and Tobacco Friday, May 9, 2025 keynsham closure illegalvapes tobacco tradingstandards snifferdogs antisocialbehaviour lawenforcement communitysafety enforcement A Keynsham shop has been ordered to close after sniffer dogs uncovered a vast supply of illegal vapes and tobacco products on the premises. The Trading Standards team from Bath & North East Somerset Council obtained a … Read More