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Four convicted of grooming and raping teenage girl in Bristol
Three men and one 17-year-old boy were found guilty by a jury at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 26 June.
In Court 26 June 2026 -
Child Exploitation: be aware, spot and report the signs
By knowing what, how and when to report, we can all play a part in keeping young people safe.
Campaigns 26 June 2026 -
Appeal after serious sexual assault in Bath
Appeals 25 June 2026 -
‘Predator’ jailed for 10 years after rape of girl
In Court 22 June 2026 -
Local children’s artwork brightens Trinity Road redevelopment site
Good News 26 June 2026 -
The World Cup: No excuse for domestic abuse
Forcewide News 12 June 2026
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Officer dismissed after discriminatory messages found on phone
Gross misconduct was found against PC Luke Hurst, who is based in Bridgwater, for sending racist, misogynistic and ableist messages.
Professional Standards 2 July 2026 -
Non-residents banned from tower block in landmark anti-social behaviour crackdown
The partial closure order prohibits access to the 10-storey residential building, including all communal spaces, for unauthorised visitors.
In Court 2 July 2026 -
South West police forces unite for a week of action against drugs
Last week, police from across the South West joined forces on a coordinated crackdown on drug-related criminality, achieving significant results.
Campaigns 1 July 2026 -
CCTV appeal after incident at pub
We are investigating an incident in which a glass of water was thrown at a member of staff at a pub in Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, on Friday 15 May.
Appeals 30 June 2026 -
Man jailed for multiple sex offences against children
Xung Luong, from London, has been jailed for eight years after committing the acts between 2014-2021.
In Court 26 June 2026 -
Behind The Nomination: Chloe Hope
Chloe’s journey into policing started long before her first day on the job.
Good News 26 June 2026 -
Arrest made and suspected stolen motorbikes seized
A man in his thirties has been arrested following an incident in Clifton, Bristol, yesterday (Wednesday 24 June).
Arrests 25 June 2026 -
Drug-driver jailed for fatal crash killing cyclist
Daniel Booth, pictured, was 16 times over the drug-drive limit when the Mercedes he was driving collided with a cyclist in South Gloucestershire.
In Court 25 June 2026 -
Roads closed due to sink hole in Bath
Roads reopened by 7.40pm on Wednesday 24 June, and barriers have been installed around the damaged pavement.
Roads 24 June 2026 -
Illegal tobacco, THC vapes and cannabis seized in Bedminster
The operation forms part of ongoing work to tackle organised crime, anti-social behaviour and street-level drug dealing
Campaigns 24 June 2026