92 Arrested in Major South West Police Operation Targeting Drugs and Exploitation Friday, March 13, 2026 arrests drugs exploitation countylines southwest policing safeguarding crime schools community A major multi-agency police operation across the South West has resulted in 92 arrests as officers cracked down on drug supply and child exploitation linked to organised criminal networks. Operation Scorpion involved … Read More
'Predator' with a Sick Secret Jailed and Barred from Working with Children Thursday, February 26, 2026 predator childabuse sexualoffences internetcrime justice safeguarding exploitation wiltshire sentencing protection Karl Shuttleworth, a 60-year-old from Poulshot near Devizes, has been sentenced to three years in prison for multiple child sex offences and will never be allowed to work with children again. The former Poulshot Road resident … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Council’s Long-Term Misuse of Historic Building Wednesday, January 14, 2026 council historic building heritage preservation community misuse conservation deterioration exploitation For the last five decades, the council has been using a historic building in ways that many believe have compromised its heritage value. Community members and heritage advocates argue that the building has been ‘used and … Read More
Somerset Paedophile Sentenced for Exploiting Vulnerable Children Friday, November 14, 2025 somerset paedophile exploitation childabuse grooming sentence justice police offender conviction Andrew Cobb, a 54-year-old man from Monmouth Street, Bridgwater, has been sentenced to over six years in prison following a police sting operation that uncovered his extensive child exploitation offences. Cobb targeted and … Read More
Seven Men Charged with Over 40 Counts of Child Sexual Exploitation in Bristol Wednesday, November 12, 2025 exploitation bristol investigation cps safeguarding prosecution police victims justice offences Seven men have been formally charged with more than 40 offences involving the sexual exploitation of 11 teenage victims in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police announced these charges today, following an extensive investigation … Read More
Brothels Raided in Major Human Trafficking Investigation Leading to Multiple Arrests Friday, October 17, 2025 humantrafficking arrests brothels modernslavery exploitation prostitution safeguarding investigation police swrocu In a coordinated crackdown on human trafficking and exploitation, five individuals have been arrested in connection with offenses including modern slavery and conspiracy to control prostitution for financial gain. The arrests … Read More