Archive: 2026
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Man arrested in connection with rape investigation
The 22-year-old man is in custody in connection with a serious sexual assault that happened in Portland Square during the early hours of Saturday 20 June.
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Witness appeal after Ilminster fail-to-stop collision
A man, in his nineties, was taken to hospital after being injured in the collision on Tuesday 14 July.
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Three men face kidnap, drug and assault charges
The incident began with calls reporting a man being bundled into a car in Fishponds, Bristol, resulting in arrests after a man was found injured in the Avonmouth area of the city.
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Statement following launch of new national Policing Performance System
Chief Constable Sarah Crew said: “The decision to assign Avon and Somerset Police to Level Two reflects the progress we’ve made but also focusses on the work we still need to do."
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Four charged with drugs conspiracy
Four people have appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court as part of a South West ROCU investigation.
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Man jailed for domestic abuse attempted murder
James Stock was convicted of the attempted murder of Caroline Goddard and was sentenced today (Wednesday 15 July).
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Man jailed for five years for drug supply offences
Karl Burchell, 27, of Briary Road in Portishead, was sentenced after officers seized crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin and £7,500 in cash.
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Closure order secured against Bristol property linked to drugs and disorder
The three-month closure order was obtained against the property in Ashley Road, Montpelier, from Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 8 July.
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Police honour young people making a difference across Avon and Somerset
Weston-super-Mare's iconic Grand Pier recently played host to The Children and Young People Policing Awards. The annual event recognises the exceptional actions of some of our youngest members of our communities.
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Witnesses sought following fatal collision
The collision happened in Bath Road, in West Harptree, yesterday (Monday 13 July).