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1. Police launch co-ordinated effort to prevent and disrupt youth crime in Bridgwater 

   Anti-social behaviour and youth violence offences have been escalating in Bridgwater, causing concern among residents and local authorities.  The town has seen 451 youth-related anti-social behaviour offences reported to the…

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. Report child abuse

   Know the signs of child abuse and help keep children safe. Find out how to report any suspicions or concerns you have.

4. 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.

5. 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…

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 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…

8. New BBC iPlayer film shows the team working to end night-time exploitation

   A newly released BBC documentary features our Night Light Team, capturing the work of officers and Barnardo’s working alongside on-street sex workers in Bristol to identify, protect, and prevent the…

9. 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…

10. Bristol man jailed after pleading guilty to online child sexual offences

    A man has been jailed after sending explicit images of himself to children and requesting indecent images in return. Leighton Gent, from Bristol, pleaded guilty to 15 online offences and…