Authorities in Taunton have established a dispersal zone under Section 34 of the Antisocial Behaviour and Policing Act 2014. This measure is set to be in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM during ongoing protests in the area. The …
A senior coroner in Somerset has expressed serious concerns regarding the police handling of a case involving the death of 61-year-old Kelly Faiers. Kelly was found dead in October 2023 at the home of Richard Scatchard, a …
In October 2023, Kelly Faiers, 61, was discovered dead at the home of Richard Scatchard, 70, in Minehead, Somerset. Scatchard, a registered sex offender with prior convictions for drugging and sexual assault, told officers …
In a heartwarming scene reminiscent of the cult comedy Hot Fuzz, a real-life father and son police duo have completed their final patrol together in Wells, Somerset. PC Darren Pearson marked the end of an admirable 25-year …
Gary Maughan, 33, from Weston-super-Mare, was sentenced at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 11 June, after being caught driving a car with false registration plates containing suspicious items linked to criminal …
Six men have been arrested and multiple stolen vehicles seized following a targeted raid at a commercial premises in Henstridge, Somerset. The operation, carried out on Friday, June 5, involved Avon and Somerset Police, …
A police officer has admitted to assaulting a 13-year-old boy in the car park of a police station in Chippenham. PC Daniel Rusling of Wiltshire Police repeatedly pushed and dragged the child by his clothing during an incident …
Bath is preparing to welcome a fully modernized police station, restoring a central hub for law enforcement in the city. Since the closure of Bath’s former police station in 2015, policing has been divided between two …
A boy was taken into custody following an incident in Yeovil where a police officer discharged their firearm. Armed officers were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. Authorities have not released detailed …
A group of fighting youths caused major disruption at Weston-Super-Mare, bringing train services to a temporary halt. The disturbance led to a significant delay as authorities intervened to restore order. Following the …
Charlie Savage, the leader of a major crime syndicate responsible for distributing over 188 kilograms of cocaine, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. His meticulous record-keeping ultimately became the key to …
Armed police officers carried out a significant operation on a street in Taunton, resulting in multiple arrests. The road was temporarily closed to ensure public safety while the police attended to the situation. Authorities …
Armed police officers descended on a street in Taunton earlier today, leading to multiple arrests. The road was temporarily closed while authorities carried out their operation, ensuring public safety throughout the process. …
A man from Yeovil has been named and charged following an incident involving armed police officers, during which a police firearm was discharged. The event unfolded in the town, prompting a swift response from law …
A second man has been arrested in connection with an armed police incident that took place in Yeovil. During the event, a police officer fired a gun in response to the situation. Authorities have not released further details …