Drugs

Monday, June 30, 2025 glastonbury festival arrests crime violence drugs publicorder police investigation somerset

Avon and Somerset Police have revealed the number of arrests and reported crimes during this year’s Glastonbury Festival, held from June 25 to June 30. Over the five-day event, a total of 145 crimes were recorded, with 31 … Read More

Thursday, June 12, 2025 somerset chard accident arrest police a358 crash drugs investigation hospital

A driver has been arrested on multiple charges, including dangerous driving and taking a vehicle without consent, after a collision on the A358 Axminster Road in South Chard, Somerset. The crash, involving two vehicles, … Read More

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 bath drugs heroin cocaine arrest police crime wiltshire theft court

Police in Wiltshire stopped a vehicle in Batheaston, near Bath, after spotting it in Trowbridge on Thursday, June 5. The car was found to contain a quantity of suspected class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin. The … Read More

Monday, June 9, 2025 plymouth drugs overdose naloxone valium police investigation harbour deaths warning

Three men have tragically died in a South West city over the weekend, with authorities suspecting that mysterious blue pills circulating on the streets may be the cause. A drug charity based in Plymouth issued a text alert to … Read More

Friday, June 6, 2025 driving dangerous police chase bridgwater drugs conviction speeding bans safety

Dean Lawrence, 50, from Chard, has been banned from driving following a high-speed police chase in Bridgwater, where he was caught driving under the influence of drugs. The incident unfolded at approximately 2:15 a.m. on … Read More

Saturday, May 31, 2025 glastonbury antisocial drinking drugs fights police community safety tourism church

As the Glastonbury Festival approaches, the town is experiencing a troubling increase in anti-social behaviour, severely impacting residents, tourists, and local businesses alike. Authorities have been actively addressing the … Read More