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Body found in search for missing George
A body of a man, believed to be missing 18-year-old George, was recovered from water near Newport earlier today (Sunday 27 September).
Missing People 27 September 2026 -
Man jailed for hammer attack on woman
A jury at Bristol Crown Court convicted Johnathan Harvey, 34, of Redruth, of assault causing grievous bodily harm and of breaching a restraining order.
In Court 24 September 2026 -
CCTV appeal following sexual assault in Bristol
Appeals 18 September 2026 -
Officers investigating fatal collision in Kingswood
Roads 16 September 2026 -
Man jailed for dangerous driving offences after police pursuit
In Court 17 September 2026 -
Warning over fraudsters impersonating Avon and Somerset Police officers
Prevention 4 September 2026
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Fourth person charged with Avonmouth assault offences
Kayleigh Coates, 39 and from north Bristol, will appear before magistrates next month.
In Court 28 September 2026 -
Man appears in court to face drugs charges – Bath
A man has been charged with offences relating to crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis.
In Court 25 September 2026 -
Man jailed for drug offences after officers stop his car on M5
Jamie Woods, 30, was stopped at Junction 14 on the M5 by officers in June.
In Court 25 September 2026 -
Appeal for information following attempted bicycle theft in Bristol
We are appealing for information into an attempted bike theft at the junction of College Street and Deanery Road, in Bristol.
Appeals 24 September 2026 -
Dashcam appeal following fatal collision
We are appealing for dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Long Ashton on Monday 21 September.
Appeals 24 September 2026 -
Somerset fraudster abused position of trust
Paul Johns was jailed for 30 months for exploiting and defrauding a vulnerable widow while working as a self-employed debt management advisor.
In Court 23 September 2026 -
Family’s pride for Alfie, 18, in heartfelt tribute
Alfie Gray's life was cruelly cut short by a dangerous driver who has since been sentenced for his death following a collision on the A370, near Weston-super-Mare, in 2024.
Incidents 23 September 2026 -
Man sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving
Kasper Stankiewicz, 20, from Congresbury, will serve a two-year custodial sentence for causing the death of Alfie Gray, 18, on the A370 in September 2024.
In Court 22 September 2026 -
Staying connected: Police services for Deaf communities
To mark International Week of Deaf People (21-27 September), Avon and Somerset Police is highlighting the range of ways D/deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people can contact the police.
Campaigns 22 September 2026 -
Lillie – Humans of Avon and Somerset
“If there was an opportunity to help save someone’s life or simply give them more time with the people they love, then of course I wanted to do it!”
Humans of Avon and Somerset 22 September 2026