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Seven men charged in child sexual exploitation investigation
The men have been charged with more than 40 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation in Bristol.
In Court 12 November 2025 -
Appeal to locate missing 16-year-old George
George has not been seen since Halloween (31 October) in the Castle Cary area.
Missing People 18 November 2025 -
Arrests made as Bristol protest operation stood down
Arrests 15 November 2025 -
CCTV appeal connected to burglary investigation in Fishponds
Appeals 13 November 2025 -
Strong local partnerships key to tackling business and retail crime
Forcewide News 10 November 2025 -
Man jailed for indecent images and sexual offences involving children
In Court 14 November 2025
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Man in court facing theft offences
Craig Starkey, of no fixed address, has been remanded into custody to appear at Bath Magistrates' Court next week.
In Court 18 November 2025 -
CCTV appeal following robberies from shops
Officers are appealing for help to identify these people in connection with two robberies in Patchway.
Appeals 17 November 2025 -
Knife crime falls as police step up prevention education
Knife crime incidents in Avon and Somerset have reduced by 18 per cent in the last 12 months.
Campaigns 17 November 2025 -
Man jailed for 16 years for non-recent sexual offences against a child
Michael Eckersley’s campaign of abuse spanned several years when he lived in Wells
In Court 17 November 2025 -
CCTV appeal in connection with assault in Staple Hill
We are now appealing to the public to help us identify the three people pictured.
Appeals 17 November 2025 -
Information ahead of protests in Bristol on 15 November
Protest activity is expected in the Redcliffe area of Bristol from 11.30am on Saturday 15 November.
Events 13 November 2025 -
Agencies tackle organised crime as part of NCA operation
Police forces across the country have taken part in Op Machinize to target businesses being used for criminal purposes.
Arrests 12 November 2025 -
PC dismissed without notice after gross misconduct ruling
PC Thomas West has been barred from policing after knowingly making a false account.
Professional Standards 11 November 2025 -
Investigation update into on-stage comments at Glastonbury Festival
A man, in his mid-30s, attended a voluntary police interview as part of our enquiries into comments made on stage at Glastonbury Festival.
Events 11 November 2025 -
Witness appeal after woman forced into car in Bristol
Detectives are urging potential key witnesses to come forward as part of their investigation.
Appeals 10 November 2025