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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 missing urgent search police concern welfare man family friends public

Police have launched an urgent search for a man who has not been seen for the past 12 days. Concerns for his welfare have led to an intensification of efforts to locate him. The missing man’s family and friends are also …

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 assault beer garden broken eye socket investigation police penel orlieu the blake arms avon and somerset manhunt

Authorities are seeking information regarding a vicious assault that took place in the beer garden of The Blake Arms in Penel Orlieu, leaving a man with serious injuries. The victim was struck from behind at 12.30am on … Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 indecent exposure chard recycling arrest witness cycle path police bail suspect avon and somerset.

A man in his 20s has been arrested for indecent exposure near the Chard recycling center after a woman reported the distressing incident. The woman encountered the man on a cycle path between Touches Lane and Great Western … Read More

Friday, March 28, 2025 m5 crash traffic tailbacks collision emergency responders firefighters police delays

A multi-car collision on the M5 has resulted in heavy traffic and long tailbacks for commuters. Firefighters and roads police officers were quick to arrive at the scene to assist with the aftermath of the crash, working to …

Friday, March 28, 2025 assault taunton investigation assailant police arrest description witness information cctv

A woman in Taunton reported being sexually assaulted by a man who followed her from behind Trinity Gate on South Street. The victim provided a detailed description of the assailant as a white man, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, … Read More

Monday, February 10, 2025 somerset police trust women officers sexual offences policy equality recruitment retention

The Avon and Somerset Constabulary has refuted claims of “sanctioning serious sexual offences within its own ranks” in relation to its treatment of female police officers. The force has put in place measures to … Read More