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1. Report an incident at a school or college

   Information for schools and colleges about when to call the police to an incident on their premises and how to report concerns about vulnerable children.

2. South West forces unite to reduce harm caused by drugs 

   Police forces across the South West came together in June for their latest crackdown on drug supply networks operating across the region.  The latest week of intensification (23–29 June), as…

3. Support for victims of child abuse

   If you’re a child or young person worried or upset about something, talk to an adult you know well and trust.

4. Man jailed for indecent images and sexual offences involving children

   A 54-year-old man has been jailed after officers discovered he has been trying to message children for a sexual purpose. Andrew Cobb, from Monmouth Street, Bridgwater, was sentenced today (Friday…

5. Nursery worker who raped and sexually abused young children handed 30-year sentence

   A man who sexually abused children while working at a nursery in Bristol has received a 30-year sentence at Bristol Crown Court today, Monday 16 March. In February Nathan Bennett,…

6. Child custody disputes

   Disputes over child custody are not dealt with by the police unless there is concern about child neglect or abuse. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

7. Man convicted of 21 sexual offences against children in Bristol

   A man who worked in childcare has been convicted of 21 sexual offences against children in Bristol.  Following a trial at Bristol Crown Court, Nathan Bennett, 30, of Corston, was…

8. Man jailed for ‘calculated’ attack grooming children online

   A 22-year-old man has been jailed after admitting to messaging and grooming children through video games. Kieran Francis, of Fishponds Road, Bristol, pleaded guilty to: Two counts of causing a…

9. Prevent knife crime

   Knife crime is a real concern within many communities. It may be something that affects you directly, or something you are worried about. Find out how to get support for yourself or those you care about.

10. Turning bad into good: How forfeited property worth £69,000 is funding community initiatives 

    Drugs criminals are unwittingly funding community projects and helping divert young people away from crime through the forfeiture of their assets in court.  In Avon and Somerset, £69,000 received through the scheme is being invested into a variety of crime…