A PCSO with 20 years of experience has left her Taunton team.

Lyndsay Smith, who was part of the Taunton Neighbourhood Policing Team, has left to start her career in Hampshire.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “The Taunton Neighbourhood Policing Team unfortunately said farewell to PCSO Lyndsay Smith.

“Lyndsay has worked within policing for nearly 20 years, starting her career in Hampshire Constabulary as a victim care officer, then a Criminal Justice officer within CJU, before then becoming a PCSO, in Portsmouth.

“Lyndsay then transferred to Avon and Somerset in 2017 where she spent most of her time as a PCSO for the Taunton West area, covering the areas of Trull, Bishop’s Hull, Norton Fitzwarren and other areas.

“Lyndsay will be moving on to a new role within education and she will be hugely missed by all the team.”