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Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan
We have published our domestic abuse delivery plan for the next year to demonstrate our commitment to tackling the issue, which is one of our force priorities.
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Man jailed for raping a child – Bristol
A 35-year-old man who raped a child and lied to police about what happened has been jailed. Wayne Leigh, of Somerset Terrace, Bedminster, appeared at Bristol Crown Court today (Monday…
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Man arrested during proactive operation to tackle sexual exploitation
A proactive operation to tackle sexual exploitation has led to the arrest of a man and several suspected brothels visited. Intelligence led officers to two properties in Bristol and one…
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Hotels successfully trained to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation
An operation to raise awareness among hotels in Bridgwater of child sexual exploitation (CSE) has proved a success. Plain clothed officers attempted to book a room at a number of…
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Glastonbury man jailed for 10 years after child sexual offences conviction
A sexual offender from Glastonbury has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of more than a dozen offences. Stuart Marchmont was found guilty of 13 online sexual…
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The hidden harm of cannabis farms in our communities
In 2022, 12,500 cannabis plants were seized from commercial cannabis farms across Avon and Somerset, worth an estimated £7 million in street value. Police are warning people of the dangers…
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Playing our part in regional crackdown on drugs
This week we’re playing our part in the second phase of Operation Scorpion, a regional crackdown on drugs. We’re joining South West regional colleagues in carrying out operations to disrupt…
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Do you really know what your short-term rental property is being used for?
With short-term and holiday property rentals on the rise, Avon and Somerset Police are asking property hosts to consider if they really know what their home is being used for.…
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Man jailed for rape and sexual abuse of girls
A 20-year-old man from Bristol has been jailed for 18 years for rape and other sexual offences committed against five girls, all aged under 18. Curtis Otley, of Showering Road, Stockwood,…
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Multi-agency safeguarding arrangements
Avon and Somerset police now has the responsibility to deliver statutory duties to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children. Find out more.
