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Man arrested after Yeovil firearms incident
No one was injured in the incident and a man was arrested and taken to police custody following the incident.
Incidents 23 March 2026 -
Investigation launched after girl sexually assaulted
Detectives are investigating the incident which took place in Brislington on Tuesday 17 March.
Appeals 18 March 2026 -
Nursery worker who raped and sexually abused young children handed 30-year sentence
In Court 16 March 2026 -
Man sentenced for travelling at 149mph on M5
In Court 20 March 2026 -
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Bristol
Arrests 21 March 2026 -
Child Exploitation: be aware, spot and report the signs
Campaigns 18 March 2026
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Cannabis and vapes seized in multi-agency operation
Avon and Somerset Police, Bristol City Council, HMRC and the Home Office were involved in a day of action targeting exploitation and criminality.
Prevention 22 March 2026 -
Three-month closure order secured against Taunton shop
Taunton Magistrates' Court granted the order to close Mr Taunton on Thursday 12 March.
Campaigns 20 March 2026 -
Appeal after high-value burglary at builders’ merchants
An HGV was seen entering a yard on Hendford Hill, Yeovil, before a significant quantity of heavy-duty construction machinery was taken on Sunday 1 March.
Appeals 20 March 2026 -
CCTV appeal following Bristol coffee shop incident
We're appealing to the public to help us identify this man as he may be able to assist our enquiries into an incident on Sunday 1 March.
Appeals 19 March 2026 -
Dashcam footage appeal after animal welfare incident
A brown horse was found deceased on Winterbourne Road, Stoke Gifford, which was reported to us at around 6pm yesterday (Tuesday 17 March).
Appeals 18 March 2026 -
CCTV appeal after car and cash stolen in burglary
We would like to speak to the men pictured as they may hold information which could assist enquiries into the incident last month.
Appeals 18 March 2026 -
Weapons seized following altercation in Yate
An investigation into an incident involving several people in Yate on Monday (17 March) is underway.
Incidents 17 March 2026 -
Witness appeal after fatal A39 collision
Police were called to the collision on the A39 near Moorlinch just after 4.20am on Monday 16 March.
Appeals 16 March 2026 -
Witness appeal after woman raped
The incident took place in Castle Park in Bristol at about 10am on Sunday 15 March.
Appeals 16 March 2026 -
Spotlighting Cyberflashing: What it is and how to report it
Cyberflashing – the sending of explicit images or videos without consent – is a form of online sexual harassment and an offence police take seriously.
Campaigns 16 March 2026