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Person with “bladed article” arrested at Somerset carnival

A PERSON with a ‘bladed article’ was arrested at Weston Carnival. The incident, on Friday night (November 7), unfolded after…

One of the incidents occurred in a small car park in Rowdens Road, Wells, police said. Picture: Google

Woman forced into a car in Wells – police want to trace witnesses who helped

A WOMAN was forced into a car in and around Wells – and police want to trace witnesses to…

West Street, in Weston-super-Mare, was cordoned off during the investigation. Picture: Google

Explosives team called to Somerset street after “suspicious item” found

TWO men remain in police custody after a suspicious item was found in a rucksack in Weston-super-Mare. Patrolling officers found…

Bridgwater Carnival night assault left man in hospital with facial fractures

A MAN was left needing emergency surgery and facing life-changing injuries after being assaulted in Bridgwater on carnival night. The…

Award winners with Chief Constable Sarah Crew and PCC Clare Moody at the ceremony in Bristol. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Somerset police volunteers recognised at awards event

SOMERSET police volunteers were among a number of people honoured during a special awards ceremony. October 26 saw the Regional…

Sam Jones, formerly of Yeovil, has been jailed for eight years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Sam Jones, formerly of Yeovil, jailed for raping teen

FORMER Yeovil man Sam Jones has been jailed for three counts of rape against a teenager. The 32-year-old, who lived…

Police on the Lufton Trading Estate in Yeovil after reports of gunfire. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Second man charged with attempted murder after gun fired on Yeovil trading estate

A SECOND man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a firearms incident in Yeovil last month. Junior…

Anthony Sharman, left, Ethan Sharman, and right, Joshua Heal, have been sentenced over burglaries in Somerset and Devon. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Trio – from Street, Somerton and Bridgwater – jailed for more than 30 burglaries

A TRIO – from Bridgwater, Street and Somerton – involved in more than 30 burglaries in Somerset and into…

Ellis Bangs in court over robbery in Taunton which saw moped driven into victim

TEENAGER Ellis Bangs has appeared in court over a robbery which saw a moped ridden into the victim in…

Jacob Dolphin, of Weston, kicked out at officers and threw an object during the riot in Bristol. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Weston man Jacob Dolphin, 24, jailed for role in Bristol riot

A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Weston-Super-Mare kicked out at police officers and threw an object during a riot at a…