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Somerset-based police officer sacked after taking second job

A SOMERSET police officer has been dismissed without notice after taking a second job despite not being allowed to…

David Garland when he was arrested in Yeovil over the death of Michael Wheeler, inset. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Pair get life for murdering Michael Wheeler in Yeovil – over mistaken belief

MARK Roberts and David Garland have been jailed for life for murdering a man they wrongly believed to be…

A gang of hooded youths went on the rampage in St Augustine Street, Taunton, police said. Picture: Google

Gang of teens attacked vehicles, threw concrete blocks and bottles in Taunton rampage

A GANG of up to 20 teenagers damaged vehicles, threw a golf club at a shop window, and smashed…

A man was reportedly shot with a crossbow in Wardleworth Way, Wellington, police said. Picture: Google

Anthony Northover in court over Wellington crossbow incident

ANTHONY Northover has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a man suffered a crossbow bolt wound…

Police are keen to trace this person after an incident in Weston-super-Mare. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

CCTV appeal in connection with rape probe in Weston-super-Mare

POLICE investigating a rape in Weston-Super-Mare want to trace this person. A woman was attacked after a night out on…

Police have issued an e-fit in a bid to identify the body found on Lilstock Beach. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police/Google

E-fit issued as police try to identify body found on Somerset beach

POLICE have issued an e-fit as they continue efforts to identify a body found in Somerset last year. The…

Police investigate suspected brothels in Weston-super-Mare

POLICE have been investigating properties in Weston-Super-Mare amid concerns they are being used as brothels. Avon & Somerset Police officers…

A man was reportedly shot with a crossbow in Wardleworth Way, Wellington, police said. Picture: Google

Arrest after man shot with CROSSBOW in Wellington

A MAN was injured after being shot with a CROSSBOW in Wellington last night (June 9). Police were called to…

Kevin Geoffrey Thompson, of Weston, has been jailed for five years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Kevin Thompson, of Weston, jailed over indecent images of children and sexual assault

KEVIN Geoffrey Thompson, of Weston-Super-Mare, has been jailed after pleading guilty to sexual assault and charges relating to thousands…

Chard woman Bianca Rocha charged with two burglaries

A CHARD woman has been charged with carrying out burglaries at two Somerset properties over the weekend. Bianca Rocha is…