Labour Government Deports 24,000 People in Eight-Year High Friday, April 25, 2025 labour deportations immigration crime government summit enforcement nationalities transparency control The Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare has applauded the recent revelation that the government has carried out 24,000 deportations since assuming power last summer. Daniel Aldridge, the first-ever Labour MP for the constituency, … Read More
Woman Dragged off Path and Assaulted in Yeovil Wednesday, April 23, 2025 assault yeovil police witness victim appeal incident appeal information crime In a disturbing incident, a woman was sexually assaulted after being dragged off a path in Yeovil. The assault took place at Milford Dip, just off Milford Road, around 9:30 pm on Sunday, April 13. Fortunately, the woman … Read More
Man Stabs Uncle to Death in South West Village Tuesday, April 22, 2025 stabbing mentalhealth hospitalorder southwest village crime tragic psychoticillness sentencing detained Corin Harper-Davis, a 37-year-old man from Hither Green in London, has been sentenced to a hospital order after stabbing his uncle to death in the quiet South West village of Brampford Speke. The incident took place last … Read More
Plans for 3,000 New Neighbourhood Police Officers in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset police officers neighbourhood policing community investment government crime performance Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will … Read More
Man who subjected woman to horrific 10-hour torture due to be sentenced Friday, March 28, 2025 sentencing assault abuse torture tommy hitt victim crime sexual assault domestic violence salisbury crown court Tommy Hitt, 46, is due to be sentenced for pleading guilty to 10 domestic abuse offenses, including sexual assault, threats to kill, and false imprisonment after subjecting a woman to a grueling ten-hour ordeal on February … Read More
Addressing Crime and Policing Challenges in Somerset Sunday, March 9, 2025 somerset policing crime challenges neighbourhood violence prevention innovation resources Tackling knife crime, dealing with stretched resources, and integrating AI in policing are just a few of the pressing challenges facing Avon & Somerset Police. Clare Moody, the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is … Read More