Police Seek Help After Theft and Threats at Taunton Supermarket Thursday, September 4, 2025 theft taunton supermarket police alcohol assault vandalism suspect avonsomerset investigation Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a theft and threatening incident that took place at a supermarket on Roman Road, Taunton, in early July. On the evening of July 2nd, around 6pm, a man reportedly took several bottles … Read More
Man Jailed for High-Speed Road Rage Attack on Pedestrians Tuesday, September 2, 2025 roadrage violence injury sentencing driving assault retaliation charge court salisbury A 22-year-old man from Trowbridge has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for violently targeting two pedestrians with his car in a shocking act of road rage retaliation. Braden Lynam, of Woodborough Close, pleaded … Read More
Church with 400 Non-English Speakers Attacked with Rocks Monday, September 1, 2025 vandalism church bridgwater police community assault investigation publicorder hatecrime security On Sunday, August 31, Avon and Somerset Police responded to an incident at the Baptist Church in Bridgwater at 7:20 pm, where rocks were thrown at the building while approximately 400 men, women, and children were inside. … Read More
Dangerous Duo Spark High-Speed M4 Chase, Assault Officer with Laser and Projectiles Thursday, August 28, 2025 highspeed chase m4 police dangerous driving laser assault sentencing arrest Two men have been sentenced following a perilous high-speed chase on the M4, during which a high-powered lamp was deliberately shone into the eyes of pursuing police officers, and missiles were hurled from their vehicle. In … Read More
Taunton Man Suffers Broken Jaw After Pub Assault Tuesday, August 26, 2025 taunton assault pub police cctv suspect injury crime avonsomerset investigation Police are appealing for help after a man suffered a broken jaw during an assault inside a Taunton pub. The incident took place at around 9pm on August 8 at a venue on East Street. The victim, a man in his mid-40s, was … Read More
Murder Accused Charged in Connection with Death of South Petherton Man Monday, August 25, 2025 murder southpetherton crime police investigation court assault forensics taunton victim Graham Janes, 49, has been formally charged with the murder of 43-year-old Colin Lawson, a resident of South Petherton. Janes is set to appear before Taunton Magistrates Court today, Monday, August 25, following his arrest on … Read More