A high number of children have been identified as at high risk of sexual exploitation.
The new West of England Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) service, which covers Bath, Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Swindon, has identified 142 children, since their work started in April.
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said the victims were extremely vulnerable.
"Sexually exploited children suffer adverse consequences that blight their lives. Preventing their...
