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The World Cup: No excuse for domestic abuse
We're working with partners to share three important messages - to victims, people who suspect or know domestic abuse is happening, and abusers.
Forcewide News 12 June 2026 -
Behind The Nomination: Joanne Archer
The impact of an early encounter with the police came full circle, as Jo went on to inspire the next generation in the same way she had once been inspired herself.
Good News 12 June 2026 -
Driver banned after driving on wrong side of dual carriageway while over drink-drive limit
A man has been sentenced after he was stopped driving against the flow of traffic on a busy dual carriageway while significantly over the drink-drive limit.
In Court 12 June 2026 -
Witness appeal linked to M5 dangerous driving investigation
A blue Ford Focus was seen swerving between lanes on the M5 southbound on the morning on Sunday 7 June.
Appeals 11 June 2026 -
Witness appeal after threats made to driver in Bristol
A woman was threatened before a wing mirror was pulled from her red Ford Puma in Wills Road on Monday 25 May.
Appeals 11 June 2026 -
Witness appeal following serious collision in Bristol
A man, 80, has been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following an incident on Gloucester Road last night (June 10).
Appeals 11 June 2026 -
Arrests made and stolen vehicles recovered during multi-agency operation in South Somerset
Officers carried out a warrant at a commercial premises in Henstridge on Friday 5 June as part of an investigation into suspected stolen and cloned vehicles.
Arrests 10 June 2026 -
Plea to fans amid World Cup 2026 policing plan
England start their campaign when they line-up against Croatia at 9pm on Wednesday 17 June, but policing plans across Avon and Somerset are already in place.
Campaigns 10 June 2026 -
Class A drug supplier stripped of luxury items
A car, cryptocurrency and designer watches among items seized as proceeds of drug dealer's crime.
In Court 10 June 2026 -
Appeal to reunite owners with seized machinery
Nine chainsaws, a jet washer and a lawn mower suspected to have been stolen have been seized from a garage in Shirehampton.
Appeals 9 June 2026