For emergencies requiring an urgent response dial 999

Otherwise, including the reporting of crimes and any incident requiring a prompt, but not urgent, response: telephone the force call handling centre on 0845 456 7000.

Our local Iron Acton beat officer is PC Finbar Simmons, based at Chipping Sodbury police station. Finbar is supported by PCSO Katie Radnedge.

The enquiry office at Chipping Sodbury police station is open between 10am and 6pm (closed for lunch 1.30pm to 2.15pm) 7 days a week.

There is also a local beat page, with recent news and crime statistics on the Avon & Somerset Police website.