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Murder charge after woman’s death in Downend
Geoffrey Billett, 68, has been charged with the murder of Jill Billett and has been remanded ahead of his first court appearance.
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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 -
Fourth person charged with Avonmouth assault offences
In Court 28 September 2026 -
Man jailed for sexual assault of vulnerable woman
In Court 29 September 2026 -
Man jailed for hammer attack on woman
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Warning over fraudsters impersonating Avon and Somerset Police officers
Prevention 4 September 2026
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CCTV appeal following spate of burglaries and thefts
A number of thefts from motor vehicles and burglaries are reported to have happened in the Keynsham area overnight on Saturday 26 September.
Appeals 30 September 2026 -
Witness appeal to public order incident
A man threatened to cause damage to a property in Shockerwick Lane, Bath, between 6-7pm on Tuesday 22 September.
Appeals 30 September 2026 -
Man arrested after woman’s death in Downend
A man, in his 60s, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday 27 September.
Appeals 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.
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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.
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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