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Hate crime

Exclusive Hate crime recorded by Avon and Somerset Police has risen to a record high, with figures showing offences increased at a faster rate than across England and Wales as a whole.
Antisemitism

'Racism has become emboldened': Experts react to record-high Somerset hate crime

Somerset Council worked with Avon and Somerset Police and Stand Against Racism and Inequality to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week Somerset Council worked with Avon and Somerset Police and Stand Against Racism and Inequality to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week
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Somerset residents urged to speak up during Hate Crime Awareness Week

Thousands of hate crimes were recorded by Avon and Somerset Police in record year Thousands of hate crimes were recorded by Avon and Somerset Police in record year
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Record Somerset hate crime figures reveal sharp rise in racist offences

The incident occurred on Cavalier Way just after 9pm on Saturday, August 29. The incident occurred on Cavalier Way just after 9pm on Saturday, August 29.
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Police probe 'transphobic' hate crime as Pride member attacked in Somerset town

Avon and Somerset Police have been out and about educating the public during National Hate Crime Awareness Week Avon and Somerset Police have been out and about educating the public during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
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Avon and Somerset Police hit the streets to raise awareness of hate crime

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