Avon and Somerset Police Secure Increase in Council Tax Thursday, February 6, 2025 police council tax funding somerset avon demand officers crime increase precept In a bid to address the escalating demand for policing services, Avon and Somerset Constabulary has successfully lobbied for a significant increase in their share of council tax. Police and crime commissioner Clare Moody, in … Read More
Rising Number of Registered Sex Offenders in England and Wales Tuesday, January 21, 2025 registered england wales offenders population distribution areas mappa sex police The number of registered sex offenders in England and Wales has reached an all-time high, nearly doubling in the past 13 years. As of March 2024, there were 70,052 registered sex offenders, equivalent to one for every 763 … Read More
Man Jailed for Grooming and Exploiting a Vulnerable Child Saturday, December 21, 2024 exploitation grooming sentencing abuse justice victim vulnerable sexual police support Craig Coney, 37, from Devizes, has been handed a nine-year prison sentence for sexually exploiting a vulnerable 15-year-old girl in Wiltshire. He was found guilty of treating the victim as if they were in a relationship for … Read More
Police Prepared for 'Black Eye Friday' as Arrest Numbers Revealed Friday, December 20, 2024 police black eye friday drunken arrests disorderly conduct festive season law enforcement uk urban centers rowdy events As people prepare to celebrate the start of the festive season, law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the traditionally rowdy “Black Eye Friday” events. Despite its reputation as a day of heavy drinking and … Read More
Devastating Arson Attack Destroys Valuable E-bike Tuesday, August 13, 2024 arson bike devastated fundraiser investigation arson attack bathford e-bike police A man’s life was left in tatters by a suspected arson attack on his precious e-bike. The bike, valued at £15,000, was set on fire around 3 am on Sunday, August 11th. Jeff Luther, a resident of Bathford who had owned the … Read More
Arrests made after far-right protest on Weymouth seafront Monday, August 5, 2024 arrests protest weymouth demonstration anti-immigration stand up to racism police clash public order dorset Two Yeovil men were among five people arrested following protests on Weymouth seafront. The demonstration, which took place on Sunday, August 4, saw around 400 anti-immigration protesters gathering on the esplanade. A … Read More