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Man, 51, jailed for 24 years after ‘repeatedly targeting children’
Andrew Thorne, from Bristol, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 25 October.
In Court 29 October 2024 -
CCTV released after motorbike theft near Taunton
The incident happened in Trull, near Taunton, on Friday 18 October.
Appeals 29 October 2024 -
Burglar who swam through lake to evade capture jailed
A 35-year-old man fled to an island in Eastville Park, Bristol, to evade capture by police.
In Court 28 October 2024 -
CCTV appeal in connection with bank card fraud investigation – Bath
We are releasing an image of a man who we hope the public can help us identify as we want to speak with him to establish if he has any information that could help our investigation.
Appeals 28 October 2024 -
Restoration of 101 non-emergency phone line
The public are urged to report online as much as possible despite the restoration of service; while 999 calls are answered being by Avon and Somerset Police staff again.
Forcewide News 27 October 2024 -
Arrests made during police response to unlicensed music event in Bristol
Sound equipment has been seized and arrests made after a unlicensed music event was brought to a safe conclusion in Bristol.
Arrests 27 October 2024 -
Man jailed for 12 years following Counter Terrorism Policing South East investigation
Gabriel Budasz, of Weston-super-Mare, was jailed today.
In Court 24 October 2024 -
Four prolific shoplifters charged with multiple offences in Bath
For Safer Business Action Week, officers worked with BIDs, the private security industry and business-led action groups to help tackle business crime forcewide.
In Court 24 October 2024 -
South West police partnership targets rural crime
On Tuesday 22 October, we ran a joint operation with rural crime teams from neighbouring police services
Forcewide News 24 October 2024 -
Working together to support National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Looking back at activity around Avon and Somerset during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Forcewide News 24 October 2024