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Man jailed for online child sex offences
Adam Pugh, 42, of Southmead, admitted each offence and was jailed for a total of 17 years.
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Witnesses sought after A361 fatality
Sadly, the occupant of a red Fiat 500 died in the collision on Main Road in West Lyng, thought to have happened at about 9.30pm on Saturday 17 January.
Appeals 18 January 2026 -
Appeal after fatal collision at Rode
Appeals 17 January 2026 -
CCTV appeal after assault at Bristol bar
Appeals 19 January 2026 -
CCTV appeal after sexual assault
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Temporary closure of Yeovil Police Enquiry Office ahead of major station refurbishment
Forcewide News 12 January 2026
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Man arrested in connection with terrorism offence – Bristol
A pre-planned operation, led by CTPSE, was supported by officers including those from Avon and Somerset Police.
Arrests 20 January 2026 -
Witness appeal after A36 collision
Thankfully no one was seriously injured after the collision on the A36 in Woolverton.
Appeals 19 January 2026 -
Appeal to trace owners of seized jewellery
We seized the jewellery in Bristol, suspecting it to have been stolen, and are seeking help to trace the rightful owners.
Appeals 16 January 2026 -
Man jailed for leaving man with ‘horrific’ injuries in bottle attack
Christopher Cornish, 35, of no fixed abode, Taunton, has been jailed.
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Man told officers ‘I’ve had a drink’ after veering towards oncoming car
Kraig Hough, 40, of Woodville Mount, Leeds, has been sentenced for drink driving in Bristol.
In Court 16 January 2026 -
Former officer barred from policing after gross misconduct proven
Former officer PC Jack Wood would have been dismissed, had he not already resigned, after gross misconduct was proven.
Professional Standards 16 January 2026 -
Man charged with murder after human remains found
Michael Bretton, 40, will appear before magistrates after being charged with murder.
In Court 15 January 2026 -
Human remains found in search for missing man
We are now treating this investigation as a murder inquiry and have one man still in custody.
Arrests 15 January 2026 -
CCTV appeal in connection with assault
A man was punched to the face in the entrance to a convenience store in Taunton on Monday 22 December.
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Bristol man jailed for drug offences
Jamie Ivers pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including the importation of 24 kilos of cannabis, after a SWROCU investigation.
In Court 15 January 2026