Archive: 2026
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Man jailed for nine-and-a-half years for causing death by dangerous driving
Matthew McGrath was speeding and driving after consuming alcohol when he crashed a car in Weston-super-Mare in August 2024.
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Celebrating the best of policing and public service
August's Force Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of our officers, staff and members of the public.
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Body found in search for missing 18-year-old George
George Smyth was last seen in November 2025 when he travelled to Romania on holiday.
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Further arrests as man remains in critical condition after Avonmouth incident last month
Two people have been charged as part of our enquiries and a further four arrested after ship workers were injured in Richmond Terrace on Friday 31 July.
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Final men sentenced as part of £2.2m money laundering investigation
Four people have been convicted after a South West Regional Organised Crime Unit investigation into money laundering through Post Office branches in Bristol and Gloucestershire.
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Witness appeal after fatal A38 collision – Thurloxton
We are asking witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward after the collision in Thurloxton on Thursday 12 August.
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Witness appeal after collision on A37
The rider of a Honda motorbike was involved in a collision with a flatbed lorry near Lydford-on-Fosse at around 4pm on Monday 10 August.
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Second arrest made after man injured on railway path
Uniformed police patrols are taking place along the Bristol to Bath Railway Path after a man was attacked and injured earlier this week.
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Witness appeal after death of cyclist in Yatton
At this time we believe the man's death to be non-suspicious, rather than as a result of any collision, but continue to appeal for witnesses.
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Two in court following race hate crime incident in Bristol
Two men have been charged with various assault charges following a racial hate crime in Sarah Street, Bristol last year.