Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Policing

13/06/2026

We have been responding to an incident in Bridgwater this afternoon, which required a cordon to be put in place as a precaution.

We're pleased to say that most of the road closures that were necessary can now be lifted.

We'd like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.

Full details can be seen below 🔽

A cordon was put in place as a precaution in Bridgwater this afternoon (Saturday 13 June).

Officers attended a property in King Street as part of a pre-planned operation and arrested a man.

Officers carried out a search inside the address and found an item they were concerned could be suspected ordnance.

Public safety is always our priority and therefore a cordon with road closures was put in place while more information about the item was sought.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was notified of the incident and is satisfied the item does not pose any wider risk to the public.

The wider cordon, including most road closures, is being stood down as a result, but a smaller scene will remain in place while police activity continues at the property today.

11/06/2026

Want to see more of the work happening on our roads? 🚔

We’re pleased to share the launch of the Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit page 🚔

Follow for updates on their work keeping our roads and communities safe 👇

10/06/2026

We’re encouraging football fans to behave responsibly during this year’s men's World Cup which gets underway tomorrow (Thursday 11 June).

The tournament will kick off when Mexico face South Africa at 8pm tomorrow evening.

England start their campaign against Croatia at 9pm on Wednesday 17 June, but policing plans across Avon and Somerset are already in place to make sure everybody is able to watch the matches safely.

While most football fans watch the games sensibly at home, in licensed premises, or fanzones, we will be running policing operations because figures show that several offence types increase when England play.

These are often linked to alcohol and with the later kick off times, there will be increased patrols around city and town centres and licensed premises.

One of the most notable increases in demand during major football tournaments is the volume of domestic abuse reports.

➡️ Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Shields said: “If you are being abused, police and other agencies are here to support you, and we ask those who suspect it is happening to do the right thing and not look away, but to report it to us and our partner agencies. Your intervention could save a life.”

➡️ Read more: https://orlo.uk/Pi11i

09/06/2026

*Update*
We can confirm Ryan, 16, missing from Bridgwater since 2 June, has been found safe and well.

We'd like to thank everyone who helped by sharing our appeal or calling in with information.

09/06/2026

We are issuing CCTV images of two people we would like to speak to in connection with an assault at a bar in Bridgwater.

A man was assaulted by two others unknown to him at a venue in St Mary’s Street, Bridgwater, at around 11.20pm on Sunday 24 May.

The victim suffered ABH-level injuries including a black eye and a spinal injury and has since been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery at home.

We have maintained contact with him and have offered him access to support services he may benefit from.

We are now appealing for anybody with information on the identity of the men, pictured, to come forward because we believe they may have information which could assist our enquiries.

The first man, pictured, is described as white, with a shaved head, who was wearing a white polo shirt.

The second man, pictured, is also described as white, with a tanned complexion, with short hair, which is shaved around the sides, who was also wearing a white polo shirt.

➡️ Anybody with information on the identity of the men, pictured, or about the incident itself, are asked to call us on 101 quoting 5226145153 or complete our online appeals form.

➡️ Read more: https://orlo.uk/mnFBy

05/06/2026

We are renewing our appeal to the public to help us find missing Ryan, 16.

He was last seen in Bridgwater at around 5pm on Tuesday 2 June.

He has links to Bridgwater, Highbridge, Minehead, Taunton, Exeter, Torquay and Newton Abbot.

➡️ If you see Ryan, please call 999 quoting 5226151471, or call 101 with any other information.

03/06/2026

Can you help us find missing Ryan, 16?

He was last seen in Bridgwater at around 5pm on Tuesday 2 June.

Ryan is around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, has brown hair with a fringe, and was last seen wearing a light blue and grey Nike tracksuit with black stitching.

He has links to Bridgwater, Highbridge, Minehead, Taunton and Exeter.

➡️ If you see Ryan, please call 999 quoting 5226151471, or call 101 with any other information.

28/05/2026

A third arrest has been made following a serious assault in Burnham-on-Sea yesterday (Wednesday 27 May).

One person remains in hospital with injuries still thought to be life-changing. Two other people have bee discharged to recover at home.

Our Neighbourhood Policing Team are aware and continue to carry out high-visibility reassurance patrols in the area, and are available to anyone who wishes to speak with an officer or raise any concerns they may have.

We continue to appeal for witnesses who may have seen the incident, please call us on 101 and quote reference 5226144943.

A third person has been arrested following a serious assault in Burnham-on-Sea yesterday (Wednesday 27 May).

27/05/2026

Two people have been arrested following a serious assault in Burnham-on-Sea this morning (Wednesday 27 May).

We were called at around 6.15am to Apex Park, in Marine Drive, following a call from the ambulance service about one person with a laceration to the wrist, which may be life-changing.

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

The incident happened at around 6.15am today (Wednesday 27 May) in Apex Park, in Burnham-on-Sea.

24/05/2026

The Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Policing Team, the Avon and Somerset Drone Team and the Roads Policing Unit have been carrying out an operation targeting anti-social driving in the Cheddar Gorge area.