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Man jailed for having sexual activity with a child
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to having sexual activity with a child. Ayden Reader, from Taunton, has pleaded guilty to 19 charges,…
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National county lines week of action tackles drug networks across Avon and Somerset in partnership with the Met
We took part in a national, co-ordinated week of action last week to tackle county lines drug dealing and the associated exploitation of vulnerable people. Led by the National County…
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Bristol man sentenced to life for series of child sexual assaults
A 60-year-old Bristol man has been handed a life imprisonment for multiple child sex offences. Steven Sutton, of Redcatch Road in Knowle, appeared at Bristol Crown Court for sentencing today…
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Our inclusive culture
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Find out more about our inclusive culture.
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Report modern slavery
Modern slavery can include victims from overseas, and vulnerable people in the UK. Spot the signs, find support and report modern slavery.
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Race Matters
Help us tackle racism in policing and shape how people of black heritage and ethnically / racially minoritised backgrounds experience policing.
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Man given 12-year jail term for sexual offences against children
A 63-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty to 12 offences, including sexual offences against children. Michael Sellings, of Horsey Lane in Yeovil, was handed the sentence…
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Eighteen arrests made during County Lines Intensification Week
Last week, we joined colleagues from across the UK in focusing efforts on dismantling and disrupting criminal gangs running drugs into local towns and villages, as part of National County…
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Man, 50, jailed for 16 years for sexually assaulting two children
A 50-year-old man who sexually assaulted two children has been jailed for 16 years. Matthew Nicholas, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (Friday 20 January)…
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Four men sentenced over child sex offences
Four men have been convicted of child sex offences after a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court. On Tuesday 19 April the four men were sentenced over a total of…
