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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 -
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 -
Witness appeal after car and home damaged in fire
Appeals 22 April 2024 -
Renewed appeal to find missing Jack – one month on
Appeals 2 April 2024 -
Man jailed for Batheaston shop robbery
In Court 23 April 2024 -
French Bulldog Frankie stolen during burglary in Patchway
Appeals 19 April 2024
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Knives sold to children as young as 13 in test purchase operation
1 in 8 retailers failed to abide by the Offensive Weapons Act, selling knives and bladed articles to children as young as 13 in a recent test purchase operation by Avon and Somerset Police. On Saturday 20th April, officers and staff from Avon and Somerset Police, in collaboration with Trading…
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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 -
Appeal after rape in Weston-super-Mare
The two men officers want to speak to are believed to have been in the area between 4.17am and 4.32am on Monday 25 March.
Appeals 18 April 2024 -
CCTV released after man threated employee during shoplifting incident in Bristol
A member of staff was threatened with a knife after challenging a man filling a rucksack with products.
Appeals 18 April 2024 -
Dashcam and witness appeal after man dies in A361 collision
A man sadly died in a collision in East Cranmore on Wednesday 17 April.
Roads 18 April 2024 -
Man sentenced for laser attacks on aircraft
Andrew Wilson, from Martock, Somerset, was sentenced to four months imprisonment at Taunton Crown Court on Thursday 11 April.
In Court 17 April 2024 -
Officers investigating stalking offence call for public’s help
Officers are investigating a stalking offence after a teenage girl was made to feel uncomfortable while on a bus in Bristol.
Appeals 17 April 2024 -
Further charges in Knowle West murder investigation
Two more people have been charged with assisting an offender following the deaths of Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16.
In Court 16 April 2024 -
Family tribute to ‘loving’ Natasha after fatal A361 collision
Natasha Poore, 25, died at the scene of a collision in Frome last week.
Roads 16 April 2024