Victims of rape and sexual assault in Somerset are set to get an improved service from the police officers who are first at the scene thanks to equipment kits.

As part of Operation Bluestone - so-called 'first responders' have now been issued with all the necessary paperwork and equipment such as early evidence kits, for when they attend a call out to a victim of such crimes.

It comes after a consultation with first responders revealed that more could be done, and the kits have been paid for through a sponsorship deal with John Lewis at Cribbs Causeway.