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Help sought to identify man as part of hate crime inquiry
A man was witnessed verbally abusing another man using homophobic language on Broad Quay, Bristol, on Wednesday 12 June.
Appeals 10 July 2024 -
Update on investigation into Avonmouth explosion
Luke Wheaton, 16, Ray White, 57, Brian Vickery, 63, and Mike James, 64, died following an explosion at a water recycling centre in Avonmouth in December 2020.
Incidents 10 July 2024 -
Appeal following assault in Glastonbury
The incident happened at around 2.45pm on Wednesday 26 June in Glastonbury, when an unknown suspect pushed and then attempted to punch the victim, who is in his 70s.
Appeals 9 July 2024 -
Man jailed for burglaries targeting student properties in Bristol
Jamie Ward was arrested within 48 hours of committing two burglaries and one attempted burglary in Bristol city centre in May.
In Court 9 July 2024 -
Investigation into Batcombe burglary attempts
We received three reports of burglaries or attempted burglaries in the village of Batcombe in Somerset.
Appeals 9 July 2024 -
CCTV appeal after Bristol bank branch damage
At approximately 3am on Monday 10 June a group of people smashed the windows and threw paint over the walls of the Barclays branch in Broadmead.
Appeals 8 July 2024 -
Class Acts: children and young people celebrated at policing awards
Eleven children and young people from across Avon and Somerset were recognised for their significant community contribution at the Children and Young People Policing Awards on Wednesday 3 July.
Forcewide News 8 July 2024 -
Man arrested in connection with assault investigation in Frome
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Arrests 5 July 2024 -
Man sentenced after being found with stolen tractor and trailers
Charlie Hughes, of Fosse Way, was sentenced at North Somerset Courthouse after pleading guilty to four counts of handling stolen goods.
In Court 5 July 2024 -
2,841 calls and 371 arrests made in Response Policing Week
Response officers attended an average of 405 calls per day.
Forcewide News 5 July 2024