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Serious assaults, kidnappings, false information, a crime scene investigation and a man in a canal.

It's a lot to get your head around so we've compiled a story on everything we know so far about a string of crimes and investigations last week.

A lot of things have happened in the Bridgwater area over the last week, and lot of misinformation has been reported, but Somerset Live can confirm that the police are investigating two serious assaults in 24 hours.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary have said that at this time, the two incidents are not being connected, and that there will be an "increased police presence" in certain areas while investigations continue.

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The first sign of unrest came when officers were seen breaking into a flat in Taunton in the early hours of Wednesday February 15.

Two police cars and a crime scene investigation van were parked outside the flat on Canal Road all day, and officers and investigators were seen coming in and out of the flat.

According to local reports, police officers were seen breaking into the property, situated above Goddard and Family Garage Services, at around 1am, but the owner of the garage claimed that the flat had nothing to do with the business underneath.

A police spokesperson confirmed at the time that the probe was part of an ongoing investigation into an assault.

It has since come to light that this crime scene investigation was connected with an incident "in the Bridgwater area" on Valentine's Day (February 14) and has led to a man who lived at the Taunton property, being charged with wounding and kidnap.

Police confirmed yesterday that Squire was arrested following a serious assault and kidnapping "in the Bridgwater area", which led to the victim knocking on the door of "a nearby house in Spaxton".

DS Mark Probert thanked the local community for their help in the investigation, and confirmed that the area would see "an increase police presence while the investigation continues".

A second man was arrested in connection with this incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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Following misinformation from the police, Somerset Live reported a further serious assault in a village called Courtway on the Quantock Hills, however the police have confirmed that that information was not a separate incident, but related to the incident near Spaxton.

Police confirmed at the time that a man was taken to Musgrove Hospital with arm injuries, and Somerset Live believes this information to still be correct with regards to the Spaxton assault.

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Then, a day later (February 15), a body was seen being pulled out of the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal near the Albert Street Bridge in Bridgwater.

Initial reports suggested that a man had died at the scene but this was not the case.

A 999 call was made stating that a man was in trouble in the canal and a fire service spokesman: "We were called to the scene at in order to assist paramedics with rescuing a male casualty from the water. Firefighters used a triple extension ladder to retrieve the injured man."

Albert Street was closed both ways whilst police investigated.

At the time, police reported that the man had become trapped in the mud and was released by the fire service, and that the man was suffering from head and chest injuries when he was rescued.

South Western Ambulance Service said they were called to reports of a male casualty with a chest injury at 11.24am.

Two ambulances, a rapid response car and a doctor attended, and the man was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.

Yesterday, an Avon and Somerset Constabulary spokesperson confirmed that the incident is being treated as a serious assault, and that the police are still investigating.

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David Cassidy is battling dementia.

The 66-year-old actor, widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge on the 1970s series The Partridge Family, reveals to PEOPLE that he is fighting the memory loss disease.

Cassidy, who watched his grandfather battlethe disease and witnessed his mother disappear into dementia until she died at age 89, tells PEOPLE of his diagnosis:I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.

Of his mothers struggles, Cassidy recalls:In the end, the only way I knew she recognized me is with one single tear that would drop from her eye every time I walked into the room. I feared I would end up that way.

Now that hes come to terms with his condition, Cassidy has made the decision to stop touring as a musician to concentrateon his health and happiness.I want to focus on what I am, who I am and how Ive been without any distractions, he says. I want to love. I want to enjoy life.

Cassidys revelationfollows a roller coaster of personal ups and downs that the actor has faced in the past decade, includinga show in Agoura Hills, California, this past weekend whereCassidy repeatedly struggled to remember lyrics to songs he had been singing for nearly 50years.

In November 2010, he was charged with a DUI and was subsequently charged with the same offense in August 2013 and January 2014. A month after his third arrest, his wife, Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, filed for divorce. In February 2015, the actor filed for bankruptcy and was charged following his hit-and-run eight months later in October 2015.

The 70s teen heartthrob has also battled substance abuse issues, including a stint in rehab in 2014.

Cassidy, who received an Emmy nomination for his appearance on Police Story in 1978, was most recently seen on TV in a 2013 episode ofCSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

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The Recognition Ceremony was filled with friends and family, who support the officers at home and off the job.

It started off with promotions, including Deputy Chief Laura Marquardt.

Then it moved to special recognitions, including Police Officer of the Year. Joseph DeJesus took home that honor. Leaders say his work has been commended by both citizens and his co-workers.

"He has an easy going manner that calms people in chaotic incidents, and he's well-liked in the downtown patrol area. He's keenly aware of the problem areas and problem people in his district. He also is creative when dealing with problems. He's respected by his co-workers, and is often seen as an informal leader, as people look to him as a resource," said Lt. Tim Jazdzewski.

Commendations were handed out, for officers who worked on BB gun investigations, home burglaries, a handgun at a school, and a drug bust.

Units also received awards, including the mounted patrol, the violent crimes unit, and the crime scene investigation unit.

And last but not least, the Life-Saving Ribbons were handed out. Officers saved 14 lives using Narcan last year. Some officers prevented suicides.

Chief Mike Tusken said he wishes they could acknowledge all of the good work of the officers, but then the ceremony would be far too long. He praised his staff for being selfless.

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A Taunton flat was the scene of police probe yesterday (February 15) as detectives investigated an assault.

Two police cars and a crime scene investigation van were parked outside a flat on Canal Road in Taunton all day, and officers and investigators were seen coming in and out of the flat.

According to local reports, police officers were seen breaking into the property, situated above Goddard and Family Garage Services, at around 1am.

An Avon and Somerset Constabulary spokesperson said: "We were at that address as part of an ongoing investigation into an assault."

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The police did not give details of the assault.

The owner of the garage has said that the flat is not connected with the business underneath.

In other news, Taunton pedestrianisation plans will be available to view at Taunton Public Library soon.

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