A video appearing to show the incident has gone viral on social media. Picture: Facebook

Police respond to viral video showing officer urinating in Taunton garden

Paul JonesMarch 27, 20250 Comment0

POLICE have responded after a video surfaced online appearing to show an officer relieving himself in a Taunton garden while on duty.

The video was posted on social media by a householder in the town who spotted the officer on Tuesday morning (March 25).

After the video went viral online, an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson responded.

“We are aware a video has been posted on social media relating to the behaviour of one of our officers within a private garden in Taunton,” they said.

“Our Professional Standards Department was immediately notified after this was raised with us yesterday. A public complaint has been received.

“The officer in the video has been identified internally and he has given an initial account around the circumstances. We understand the incident took place in recent days while the officer was on duty.

“We’d please respectfully ask people do not begin to speculate around the events that led up to this incident while our professional standards review is ongoing.

“We expect the highest level of professionalism and diligence from all our officers and staff when on duty and would like to reassure the public this incident is being looked into.”