POLICE now say they have arrested a second youth.

A spokesperson for the Taunton Neighbourhood Policing team said: "A second youth has been arrested (Sunday).

"This is in connection with the moped incident we reported on last night as well as other criminal matters.

"Thank you to those that have continued to support our enquiries and have come forward with valuable information.

"Please keep reporting to us, online at Avon and Somerset Police, 101 or 999 if the need arises and of course anonymously via Crimestoppers."

 

 

A YOUTH was arrested following an "incident with a moped" in the Holway area of Taunton yesterday evening (Saturday, January 15).

Officers from the Taunton Neighbourhood Policing team were sent to the area following a tip off from members of the public.

The officers recovered the stolen moped and will return it to the victim in due course.

A spokesperson for the team said: "Thank you again to the community who notified us that there had been an incident with a moped in the Holway area.

"One youth has been arrested and enquiries are continuing.

"The victim has been updated and will be reunited with the stolen vehicle in due course."