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Crime
14:05, 17 APR 2024
Pair 'trying to break into Sherborne TK Maxx' caught by staff
Sherborne
The pair fled the scene
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Man, 48, charged after two distraction burglaries in Langport
Langport
Darren Howells, 48 and of Allingham Road in Yeovil, will appear at Taunton Crown Court next month
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Somerset MP to meet with police and Somerset Council over Frome bypass safety concerns
Frome
Three people have died on the road in the last nine months
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Woman traumatised after finding body of sex offender wanted for murder in her caravan
Somerset
Nicky Kieley-Shier, 66, said she has had 'daily flashbacks' since discovering the body of missing criminal Richard Scatchard in Watchet, Somerset, at 2pm on Thursday.
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Caravan body identified as murder suspect Richard Scatchard
Crime
The convicted sex offender was wanted in connection with the murder of Kelly Faiers, from Weston.
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Body found in caravan in search for wanted sex offender Richard Scatchard
Watchet
70-year-old Richard Scatchard disappeared in October, and was being hunted by police officer in connection with the death of Kelly Faiers in the same month
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Arson attack causes severe damage to bike store
Frome
Avon and Somerset Police believe the man pictured has information about a deliberate fire in Frome
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Search for man who intervened in Bridgwater assault on young man
Bridgwater
Two men are reported to have attacked a 20-year-old man, punching him in the face before kicking and stamping on him
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Barnaby Webber's mother makes impassioned plea over knife crime as Knife Angel sculpture is unveiled in Taunton
Crime
The statue will remain in Taunton until April 30
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Dirt biker loses licence after pulling wheelies in front of police
Courts
He overtook a marked police car, pulled wheelies, drove at speed, failed to stop for police and filmed himself breaking the law.
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What elections are happening in Somerset on May 2?
Local Elections
The whole country is voting in various local elections on May 2
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Do not approach wanted man who could be in Somerset
Crime
Daniel Kellaway is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police in connection with multiple active investigations, including driving offences and criminal damage
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Man, 42, charged after hundreds of cannabis plants found in Weston-super-Mare house
Weston-super-mare
Police found over 200 cannabis plants at a property in The Barrows
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Man sentenced after fox thrown to pack of hounds during Christmas Eve hunt
Wiltshire
Thomas Ledbury was captured on video 'supervising' as a fox was thrown to a group of hunting dogs in the hunt near Melksham
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Two charged with drug offences after package thrown out of car
Yeovil
The pair appeared in Yeovil Magistrates' Court after a vehicle was stopped by police officers when a package was thrown out of the window
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Frustrated rugby player left opponent with facial injuries after losing scrum in Sherborne game
Courts
His victim sustained three facial fractures and underwent surgery
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Yeovil teenager arrested after man suffered broken jaw in 'group attack'
Crime
Police officers made the arrests months after the assault.
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Man arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm
Crime
According to reports, a firearm was seen during an argument
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Brutal Bridgwater street attack leaves victim with serious eye injury
Bridgwater
The assault took place in West Street on the night of Wednesday, March 20
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Somerset hotel accused by police of illegally selling alcohol and housing Bulgarians
Somerset Council
The hotel has been on the police's radar since November 2023
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Teenagers stabbed man in frenzied and sustained attack in Taunton park
Courts
Hamza Mahmoud, 19, and Faisal Uriakhail and Zaeden Perkins, who were both 17 at the time of the stabbing but have since turned 18, have been handed custodial sentences
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Police officer 'raped victim in her home' court told
Courts
Sergeant David Stansbury abused his position of trust as a serving police officer to "exploit a vulnerable young woman for his own sexual gratification", the prosecution told Bristol Crown Court.
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Gang made millions of pounds dealing 130 kilos of cocaine
Crime
They led lavish lifestyles with the cash their cocaine operation brought in.
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