News: Forcewide News
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Thousands of cigarettes, vapes and tobacco seized in clampdown on shops
Avon and Somerset Police officers, Bristol City Council’s Trading Standards officials, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and the Home Office were involved in a day of action targeting criminality and exploitation.
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Heartfelt tribute to Jamie Collins
His family say the 21-year-old was "bright, kind and gentle" and had a "hugely successful future" ahead of him.
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New Anti-Social Behaviour Plan prioritises prevention and victim support
The five-year strategy (2026–2031) outlines a prevention-focused and victim-centred approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in our communities.
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Work begins on Yeovil Police Station refurbishment
Work is now underway on the multi-million-pound refurbishment of Yeovil Police Station at Horsey Lane.
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Avon and Somerset Police share Domestic Abuse Pledge with Her Majesty The Queen
The Queen learned about the pioneering work being done by Avon and Somerset Police to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence
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Everything you need to know about the blank firer amnesty this February
An amnesty for the surrender of five blank-firing gun models is taking place during February in England and Wales.
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Temporary closure of Yeovil Police Enquiry Office ahead of major station refurbishment
The temporary police enquiry office currently based at Horsey Lane in Yeovil will close to the public from Monday 26 January while it is relocated to a new site on Brympton Way.
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Ronnie Lungu appointed Superintendent for Bath and North East Somerset
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ronnie Lungu as the new Local Policing Area Superintendent for BANES.
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Our statement following the latest report in Angiolini Inquiry
The Angiolini Inquiry has published the Part 2 First Report: Prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public
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Man dies after M5 collision
The collision happened on the M5 between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare on Sunday night.