Lawenforcement

Sunday, June 22, 2025 somerset bristol dangerousdriving trafficsafety crime avon recklessdriving roadsafety lawenforcement accidents

A new analysis highlights Somerset’s most dangerous driving hotspots, shedding light on where motorists should be most cautious. Home Office data reveals that over 6,200 dangerous driving incidents were reported across … Read More

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 police misconduct strangulation dismissal dorset accountability assault lawenforcement corruption investigation

A police officer from Dorset Police has been dismissed without notice after admitting to intentionally strangling a member of the public during an off-duty incident. Police Constable Tyler McWalter was involved in the … Read More

Sunday, May 11, 2025 bravery offduty police dorset safety incident intervention heroism rescue lawenforcement

An off-duty Dorset Police officer has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award after bravely disarming a distressed man swinging an electric saw in the middle of a busy Ferndown street. On the morning of Wednesday, … Read More

Friday, May 9, 2025 cocaine keynsham drugdealers policing drugsupply crime sentencing avonsomerset lawenforcement criminaljustice

Warren Chiddy, 29, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after nearly 9 kilograms of cocaine were found at his Keynsham residence. During a police warrant executed on March 24 at Chiddy’s home on … Read More

Friday, May 9, 2025 keynsham closure illegalvapes tobacco tradingstandards snifferdogs antisocialbehaviour lawenforcement communitysafety enforcement

A Keynsham shop has been ordered to close after sniffer dogs uncovered a vast supply of illegal vapes and tobacco products on the premises. The Trading Standards team from Bath & North East Somerset Council obtained a … Read More