Teenager Assaulted in Taunton Park; Police Seek Suspect Wednesday, April 1, 2026 assault teenager taunton victoriapark police investigation suspect cctv attack crime A 16-year-old boy was assaulted during an altercation in Victoria Park, Taunton. According to police reports, the incident involved a confrontation between a man and three teenage boys. During the encounter, the man punched … Read More
Hooded Gang Targets Bridgwater Shops in Planned Tobacco Heist Wednesday, April 1, 2026 bridgwater burglary tobacco police crime investigation shoplifting theft avon somerset A gang of hooded suspects carried out a meticulously planned burglary targeting two shops on Parkway in Bridgwater, stealing a significant quantity of tobacco products. The break-ins occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, … Read More
Hooded Gang Targets Bridgwater Shops in Coordinated Tobacco Theft Wednesday, April 1, 2026 burglary bridgwater tobacco theft gangcrime investigation avonsomerset police cctv criminaldamage A group of hooded suspects executed a coordinated burglary at two shops on Parkway in Bridgwater, stealing significant quantities of tobacco products and causing extensive property damage. Avon and Somerset Police responded … Read More
Police Seek Suspects in Somerset Barber Shop Arson Wednesday, April 1, 2026 arson somerset police suspects investigation crime fire barber authorities manhunt Police are actively searching for the men believed to be involved in an arson attack at a barber shop in Somerset. The incident, which caused significant damage, has prompted local authorities to release photos of the … Read More
Wiltshire Police Self-Refer to Watchdog After Man’s Body Found in River Avon Tuesday, March 31, 2026 wiltshire police riveravon chippenham iopc search recovery welfare investigation accountability Wiltshire Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after the discovery of a man’s body in the River Avon early this morning. Emergency services, including underwater search … Read More
North Somerset Council Leader Calls Police Over Threats Amid Rising Tensions Tuesday, March 31, 2026 northsomerset council threats police publicdebate socialcare counciltax localgovernment community weca Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, recently revealed that he has had to involve the police due to threats made against him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol’s John Darvall show on March 25, Bell confirmed that the … Read More