OFFICERS have returned £427 stolen groceries and reunited two goats to their owners after “a busy few days” across South Somerset.

Chard & Ilminster News:

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Officers from Chard, Crewkerne, Ilminster, and South Petherton Neighbourhood Team have had a busy few days.

“We have:

  • - Reunited two stolen goats to their owners
  • - Returned £427 worth of groceries, that had been stolen, to Lidl's
  • - Began our Mini Police innovative at St. Bartholomew's Primary School
  • - Attended Crewkerne Youth Club
  • - Gave a talk at Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School to the Year 1 and Reception class
  • - Attended the Local Community Network meeting
  • - Various multi-agency meetings

“These are only a handful of our engagements over our last few shifts. These are all carried out alongside our day-to-day business.”