Police around Burnham-on-Sea targeted drivers in a high-profile operation to catch criminals.

They monitored routes in and out of the resort, with help from Tesco and Brean Leisure Park, using automatic number plate recognition equipment.

Cars were stopped if they were believed to be stolen, untaxed, uninsured or not roadworthy.

Officers monitored routes including Coast Road in Brean, the A38 West Huntspill and Love Lane in Burnham-on-Sea.

They issued eight fixed penalty notices for vehicles without insurance or tax and seized six uninsured vehicles.

Officers were also in holiday hotspots providing crime reduction advice and public reassurance for both tourists and residents.

Speaking after Monday's operation, Inspector Sam Williams said: "Most people are law-abiding but there are a small number who think they can engage in criminal activity and get away with it.

"Officers have been out to ensure residents and visitors to the area are safe over the holiday season and to identify and target those persons who either live or visit with the intention or inclination of committing crime and harming quality of life.

"Often while on holiday crime is not something many think about, and understandably so as this is a very low crime area, however with a few simple measures and actions, we can make it even lower, ensuring no opportunities exist for offences to be committed, and promptly identifying and targeting those who may try regardless."

He also urged people to report anti-social behaviour to their neighbourhood policing team on 0845 456 7000.