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Statement following the demonstrations in Bristol city centre
Five arrests were made by officers today (Saturday 17 May) following the protest in Bristol city centre.
Forcewide News 17 May 2025 -
Renewed appeal to find missing Benjamin
We are renewing appeal for information to find missing Benjamin, who we believed travelled to London on Saturday 3 May.
Missing People 13 May 2025 -
Man arrested following serious assault in Weston-super-Mare
Arrests 18 May 2025 -
Teenager admits Taunton minibus arson
In Court 15 May 2025 -
Tools recovered after man arrested in Somerset
Arrests 15 May 2025 -
Dog unit Sergeant recognised with national award
Good News 13 May 2025
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Man in hospital after serious assault in Weston-super-Mare
Additional reassurance patrols are being carried out following the incident in the early hours of Thursday 15 May.
Appeals 16 May 2025 -
Prolific supplier of drugs finally faces justice
UK Border Force stopped three separate parcels containing drugs sent from Jamaica, which were addressed to Emily MacArthur at flats in Bristol and Frome.
In Court 16 May 2025 -
Trio jailed for cocaine and heroin supply in Weston-super-Mare
Officers dismantled a county lines operation bringing class A drugs into the town.
In Court 14 May 2025 -
Man charged following incident in Portishead
Richard Thornton, of Merlin Park, appeared at North Somerset Courthouse yesterday (Monday 12 May) following the incident in Merlin Park, Portishead last month.
In Court 13 May 2025 -
Witness appeal after woman assaulted in Withywood
At about 8.30am on Tuesday 22 April, near Four Acres Academy, a woman is reported to has been verbally abusive towards another woman before hitting her with a tree branch.
Appeals 12 May 2025 -
Kind-hearted man remembered by family following fatal collision
Motorcyclist who died in collision in Old Sodbury remembered as 'kind' and 'brilliant handyman'.
Roads 12 May 2025 -
Man arrested after Bristol assault
A man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession with intent to supply and class B drug and remains in police custody.
Arrests 12 May 2025 -
Three arrested and in custody after serious assault in Newtown Park
Three teenagers have been arrested overnight following a man being wounded in a Bristol park earlier this week.
Appeals 10 May 2025 -
Man jailed for “sickening sexual offences” against teenage girl
Stuart Hand, 38, was jailed for 12 years for the offences he committed against a teenage girl in 2019.
In Court 10 May 2025 -
Man given 12-year jail term for knife attack
Matthew Jones launched a "mercilessly fierce and persistent" attack and it was "a miracle" Emma Kirk survived after sustaining at least 15 wounds.
In Court 9 May 2025