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A 46-year-old man has today been jailed for life for the murder of Jordan Simcock in Ruishton earlier this year. Michael Drake, of Duke Street in Taunton, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today having been found guilty of murder yesterday. orlo.uk/UoiPx

A woman, 46, from Bude was remanded in custody to await sentence after admitting assaulting two women & four police officers in Castle Green, Taunton, on Tues 27 Aug. She’s due to be sentenced on 25 Sept. orlo.uk/8quWg

We are appealing for the public's help after a motorcycle was stolen in Taunton. The bike was stolen from Rossiter Road on 29 August. It has since been recovered and returned to its rightful owner. If you saw anything suspicious, call 101 ref 5224227722 orlo.uk/rB5Rp

Two people are in hospital after a serious injury collision just before 1.20pm on Thur 12 Sept which has closed Thurlbear Rd nr Taunton If you saw or have footage of the collision or any other info please call 101 ref 5224241231. Full appeal: orlo.uk/tfGxr

We want to talk to this man in connection with a phone being taken during a robbery that happened at 4.40pm on Friday 20 September, in the Longrun Meadow area of Taunton. Extra patrols are being carried out. If you can help, call 101 ref 5224248945. orlo.uk/K4zOR

The A371 Jack Whites Gibbet, in Bratton Seymour, Wincanton, is blocked this afternoon (Thursday 3 October) following a vehicle fire. The road is closed northbound from Bratton Hill to Wincanton. We are advising motorists to seek alternative routes.

We carried out a drugs warrant in the Corporation Street area of Taunton on Wednesday and two arrests were made. We’re thankful to everyone who gives us information that helps us plan and carry out proactive operations. More ⬇️ orlo.uk/kxn1o

Our anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood teams have been granted a three-month closure order on a Minehead flat linked to violence & drug crime, after working with residents. Entering the property while the order is in force is an offence. More: orlo.uk/691wx

A charity box belonging to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution was stolen during a burglary at a sports club in Minehead. Two men broke into the club in Ellicombe Lane at about 6.15am last Tuesday. Full appeal ⬇️ orlo.uk/x4lia

Detectives are investigating a sexually assault by a man on a woman in Nether Stowey. She was walking along Palmers Path, near Lime Street, when it happened at 3-3.35am on Saturday 12 October. Witnesses or anyone with footage can call 101 ref 5224269422 orlo.uk/Ja3Jk

We've released CCTV of possible key witnesses to a serious sexual assault in Taunton at 12.15am on Thurs 8 Aug. The woman escaped after the attack & approached a dog walker for directions. Can you help? Pls call 101 ref 5224207440. CCTV clips 👉 orlo.uk/JCf0V

We're at the scene of a serious injury collision between a motorcycle & a car at 6.45am Sun 1 Dec on the A38 Bridgwater Rd nr its jnc with the A358 Toneway, Taunton. We've contacted the injured rider's family. Pls call 101 ref log 195 of today with info. orlo.uk/761Bz

A 44-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with burglary. Jane Butcher, of Triscombe Road, Taunton, was remanded after appeared at Taunton Deane Magistrates' Court, presiding at North Somerset Courthouse, yesterday (3 December). Read more here: orlo.uk/zX4Gc

A woman lost a bracelet at The Perkin Warbeck pub on Thursday 5 December and we think it may have been picked up and not handed in. CCTV enquiries have been carried out and we wish to identify this woman. Contact us online or on 101 ref 5224319828. orlo.uk/P11mz

We want to talk to this man in connection with a burglary at a salon in Taunton on Sunday 22 December. He's seen wearing a grey hooded top, dark trousers, black shoes with white soles, and gloves.  If you can help, call 101 ref 5224408833. orlo.uk/r7Cd0

A training exercise will be held at Butlin's, #Minehead, today (14 Jan), involving emergency services, Coastguard & other agencies. Please be assured this is a planned test of our collective major incident response. Avon and Somerset Police Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Avon Fire & Rescue Service HM Coastguard South Western Ambulance Service

We're investigating an assault on a woman in Anchor Street, Watchet, at about 10pm on Sat 11 Jan. He's said to be white, about 6ft, 50s/60s, with grey hair in a ponytail and a goatee. He had a black Labrador. If you can help, call 101 ref 5225008944. orlo.uk/Fp4kV

A man was arrested yesterday after a car's windscreen was smashed in The Well, Rockwell Green. We were called at 1.20pm and a man was arrested a short while later on suspicion of affray and criminal damage. He has since been released on bail. More ⬇️ orlo.uk/w3oCV

We're appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in Duke Street, Taunton at 1pm on Tuesday 25 March. The victim sustained minor injuries and a man was arrested on suspicion of assault. If you can help, call 101 quoting 5225086423. Read more: orlo.uk/pAZ9l

A teenager has been arrested by officers investigating the fire in Taunton in which seven specially adapted minibuses were destroyed. The 17-year-old boy was arrested yesterday (27 April) on suspicion of arson and remains in police custody. Read more: orlo.uk/wIEYR