News
Latest news
-
Man appears in court after Wellington assault
Anthony Northover, 43, of Wardleworth Way, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
In Court 12 June 2025 -
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".
Forcewide News 12 June 2025 -
Witness and dashcam appeal after serious collision near Chard
The crash on the B3170 has left one person with life-threatening injuries
Roads 12 June 2025 -
E-fit image released after body found on Lilstock Beach
The body was found on Lilstock Beach in Somerset at the end of 2024.
Appeals 11 June 2025 -
Serious injury collision appeal – Wickwar
The rider of an e-bike remains in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries and we're seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
Appeals 11 June 2025 -
Crackdown on unofficial parking firms after cars damaged and abandoned near Bristol Airport
Some of the vehicles were also involved in parking and driving offences and, in some cases, were driven by people who were suspected of being uninsured
Campaigns 10 June 2025 -
Man arrested after Wellington assault
A man, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.
Arrests 10 June 2025 -
Man jailed for sexual assault and possessing thousands of indecent images of children
Kevin Geoffrey Thompson, 61, of Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced at Bristol Crown Court
In Court 10 June 2025 -
Officer who took on paid jobs without permission committed gross misconduct
The student officer has been dismissed and will be placed on a national barred list following the outcome of a hearing.
Professional Standards 9 June 2025 -
Witnesses sought after man and woman assaulted
The victims - a man and a woman - were taken to hospital for treatment of injuries that are neither believed to be life-threatening nor life-changing.
Appeals 9 June 2025