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      "title": "The local policing team have been made aware of a large number of reports regarding anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the area of the Nightingale Way estate, including Merlin Way and Eagle Drive. This behaviour has taken the form of footballs being kicked deliberately at properties relentlessly and abuse being directed at residents.",
      "line": "This priority has been reopened due to further calls from residents although the case report remains filed at this time. Patrols continue in the area along with targeted patrols at locations and times gathered from local inteligance. If residents experience any further issues, please report them referencing 5226123198.",
      "path": null,
      "link": "https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/somer-valley/",
      "area_code": "E05012490",
      "starts_at": "2026-09-12T23:00:00.000Z",
      "ends_at": null,
      "published_at": "2026-09-12T23:00:00.000Z",
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       "issue": "The local policing team have been made aware of a large number of reports regarding anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the area of the Nightingale Way estate, including Merlin Way and Eagle Drive. This behaviour has taken the form of footballs being kicked deliberately at properties relentlessly and abuse being directed at residents.",
       "action": "This priority has been reopened due to further calls from residents although the case report remains filed at this time. Patrols continue in the area along with targeted patrols at locations and times gathered from local inteligance. If residents experience any further issues, please report them referencing 5226123198.",
       "action_date": "2026-10-01T00:00:00"
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     "text": "All crime in Westfield"
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