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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.
Forcewide News 8 January 2026 -
Man jailed after admitting rape
Manoj Chinthathira, 29, will be deported after serving half of his 12-year sentence for two counts of rape.
In Court 8 January 2026 -
Second man charged in connection with HMP Leyhill absconding
Daniel Washbourne, 40, is due to appear before Bristol Magistrates' Court on Thursday 8 January.
In Court 8 January 2026 -
Investigation into death of man in Bristol
The body of a man was found inside a flat in Wade Street, Bristol on Saturday 3 January.
Arrests 7 January 2026 -
Two arrests made after prisoners abscond from HMP Leyhill
The two men were arrested earlier today and are now in police custody.
Arrests 7 January 2026 -
Drug dealer jailed for supplying ‘vast’ amounts of cocaine
Alex O’Gorman, 27, of Newbridge, Wales, has been sentenced after he supplied a woman with multiple 1kg blocks of cocaine.
In Court 7 January 2026 -
CCTV appeal after burglary at Bristol bar
We are appealing to the public to help us identify the men, pictured, following a break-in at a bar in Corn Street.
Appeals 5 January 2026 -
Witness appeal after altercation
An estimated 20 to 40 people were involved in the altercation in Stapleton Road in Easton, Bristol.
Appeals 4 January 2026 -
Man charged after police drug search in Glastonbury
A 58-year-old man from Glastonbury has been remanded to attend court on Saturday 3 January.
In Court 3 January 2026 -
Witness appeal after burglary in Wells
We want to hear from anyone who can assist our enquiries into the burglary on Sunday 28 December.
Appeals 3 January 2026