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Man jailed for drugs and modern slavery offences
One man has been sentenced for drugs and modern slavery offences and another with drug offences.
In Court 24 April 2024 -
Avon and Somerset Police to trial new initiative to prevent sexual offences on nights out
Over the coming months, we will be trialling a new proactive policing initiative to target and prevent sexual offences from taking place on a night out.
Forcewide News 24 April 2024 -
Knives sold to children as young as 13 in test purchase operation
Eighty stores were visited to see whether they would sell knives to underage customers.
Forcewide News 23 April 2024 -
Man jailed for Batheaston shop robbery
Ian Gant, 48, of no fixed address, has been jailed for six years and eight months for the robbery which took place in February.
In Court 23 April 2024 -
Witness appeal after car and home damaged in fire
Designated Investigating Officer, Nick Long, said: "The fire caused a significant amount of damage to the car and property and it is fortunate that nobody was injured as a result."
Appeals 22 April 2024 -
Man dies in collision on A39 near Porlock
The motorcyclist sadly died at the scene earlier this morning (Monday 22 April).
Roads 22 April 2024 -
French Bulldog Frankie stolen during burglary in Patchway
Frankie was taken from an address in the Wood Street area of Patchway, sometime between 1am and 2am on Friday 19 April.
Appeals 19 April 2024 -
Witness sought in rape investigation
We'd like the man in this CCTV image to come forward as he may be a valuable witness who helped the woman after the attack, in Redcliffe, Bristol
Arrests 19 April 2024 -
Former officer sentenced for misconduct in a public office
Lewis Wood, from Bridgwater, has been jailed after pleading guilty to three counts relating to actions he took between 2018 and 2020.
In Court 19 April 2024 -
Appeal after man injured in robbery
A customer at an arcade was injured when he tried to prevent the theft of a cash bag
Appeals 19 April 2024