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Avon and Somerset Police

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Police raid homes linked to anti-social behaviour

Four people were arrested in Bridgwater, Somerset, as part of the operation.

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New campaign to support sexual assault survivors

A police and crime commissioner says it is important victims "do not have to face this alone."

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Teen suffers life-changing injuries in crash

Police are appealing for information after the collision in Wood Road on Friday evening.

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Drink-driver who killed man in head-on crash jailed

Thomas Hardyman received a custodial sentence of eight years at Bristol Crown Court.

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Former police officer jailed for child sex offences

The ex-Inspector for Avon and Somerset Police used pseudonyms to communicate with children online.

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Police officer avoids jail for stalking conviction

Philip Nicholls bombarded a woman with letters and phone calls over between January and March.

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Progress on youth violence issues 'inconsistent'

Inspectors found authorities did not have a grasp on the extent of serious violence in the county.

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'Reckless' gang attack police and set fire to bike

The masked men injured a police officer during the late-night incident.

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Man 'strangled woman when she tried to leave'

Kieron Goodwin plied Olivia Wood with cocaine before the attack, the court heard.