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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…

Sex offender jailed after committing 13 offences

Man jailed for online child sex offences

A “dangerous” 42-year-old man from Bristol who committed more than a dozen online sex offences against children has been handed an extended 17-year prison sentence. Adam Pugh, of Southmead, admitted…

Out of Court Resolutions

Out of Court Resolutions (OOCR) are a range of options used to resolve crime, without going to court and can be used for low-level crime and often first-time offending.

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.

Man jailed for 12 years for non-recent child sex offences

Sex worker safety

Avon and Somerset Police, recognise that while sex work itself is legal in England and Wales, people involved in sex work can be at increased risk of harm, exploitation and…

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.

Man jailed for non-recent sex offences against a child

Man jailed for non-recent sex offences against a child in Bristol

Jail for Bridgwater man who sexually abused teenage child

A man has been jailed after being convicted of sexual offences against a child. Roderick Lukins, from Bridgwater, made sexually explicit comments and inappropriately touched a teenager. The 76-year-old received a custodial…