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Woman sentenced after fatal dog attack in Bristol
Kelcie Reed, 24, was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Bristol Crown Court today (4 September) having pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, resulting in death.
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Second man charged in connection with serious Avonmouth assault
An 18-year-old man is at Bristol Magistrates' Court today (Thursday 3 September) charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
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Boys remanded into detention on rape charges
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Four men charged as police disrupt illegal knife imports in Avon and Somerset
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Warning over fraudsters impersonating Avon and Somerset Police officers
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Progress continues on Yeovil Police Station refurbishment
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Consumers warned as police report an increase in cloned vehicles being seized in Avon and Somerset
We are urging members of the public to be vigilant following an increase in cases of cloned vehicle fraud across the Avon and Somerset force area.
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Man jailed for 27 years for rape against child
Krzysztof Biros, 52, of no fixed abode in Bristol, was sentenced for eight counts of rape against a child at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 27 August.
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“Car key” burglary suspect in court
Deniz Dikmen is accused of burglaries over the summer in which car keys were stolen. Magistrates have remanded him into custody pending trial.
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Man handed Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in Glastonbury
Leslie Roper, 47, of Street Road, Glastonbury, appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26 August
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Witness appeal after suspected arson
We are appealing for witnesses and those with dashcam footage to assist us with enquiries into incidents on the A361 East Compton Road in Shepton Mallet on 18 August.
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CCTV appeal following assault
We are issuing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an incident in Picton Street on Monday 3 August.
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Witness appeal after child involved in collision
A boy, 12, was crossing Stapleton Road, near the junction with Easton Way, Bristol, when he was involved in a collision with a car on Sunday 2 August.
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Witness appeal after fatal A38 collision
Police were called at 5.20am to a report of the collision on the A38 in Brent Knoll.
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Yeovil man jailed for more than seven years for cocaine and cannabis supply offences
Adrian White was convicted of being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs.
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Policing plans in place ahead of Taunton protest
The protest is due to take place in Taunton town centre from midday on Saturday 29 August.