News: Forcewide News
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Update: Investigation into comments made on stage at Glastonbury Festival
A criminal investigation is now underway following a review of video footage and audio from Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performances at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday 28 June.
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Construction on Bath’s new police station to begin August 2025
Bath's new police station on Monmouth Street is due to open in summer 2026
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Improving our response to serious and organised crime
Read how we're working to get better after a report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services found we "require improvement".
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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.
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Closure order for Bridgwater property linked to drug-related ASB
A house in Bridgwater has received a three-month closure order due to drug-related anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the address.
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Substantial refurbishment to start at Yeovil Police Station this summer
The refurbishment of the police station at Horsey Lane in Yeovil is due to begin this summer.
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Increase in targeted patrols helps tackle anti-social behaviour and violence across Avon and Somerset
Police officers spent more than 10,000 hours on additional foot patrols targeting anti-social behaviour and serious violence between April 2024 and March 2025.
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New online reporting form created for rural and wildlife crime
The Rural Crime Team has launched two new online forms for reporting rural crime.
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Enhancing support for people experiencing domestic abuse to bring justice to perpetrators
A recent operation aimed at enhancing support for people experiencing domestic abuse has shown promising results in increasing victim engagement with police and support services
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Outstanding Policing Awards 2025: Celebrating Dedication and Excellence
The 2025 Outstanding Policing Awards took place earlier this week (Tuesday 11 March), celebrating the dedication and exceptional contributions of our police officers, staff, special constables, and volunteers.