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Former officer sentenced for harassment and wasting police time
Former officer Jack Wood, 32, was sentenced at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 22 July.
Professional Standards 22 July 2026 -
Teen sentenced for irritant spray incident
Romeo Dumbi, 18, had previously admitted administering a noxious substance in the incident at Costco in Avonmouth, Bristol, last year.
In Court 22 July 2026 -
Man charged over rape and sexual assault
The 22-year-old has been remanded into custody by magistrates ahead of a Crown Court hearing next month.
In Court 22 July 2026 -
CCTV appeal after assault at pub
We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an assault at a pub in Bath at around 4.55pm on Sunday 7 June.
Appeals 22 July 2026 -
Witness appeal after fail to stop collision in Bath
A man suffered serious injuries to his ankle during the incident which happened in Royal Victoria Park at around 7.40pm on Saturday 11 July.
Appeals 21 July 2026 -
Dangerous driving and trailer theft among offences uncovered in rural crackdown
The local operation on 17 July saw policing teams and Mendip Hills rangers disrupt crime harming rural communities and endangering road users.
Forcewide News 21 July 2026 -
Force Awards: Celebrating courage, commitment and community
On Thursday 16 July, exceptional individuals were recognised at our Force Awards, celebrating the dedication, professionalism and community spirit shown by officers, staff and members of the public.
Good News 21 July 2026 -
Two men jailed for burglary and theft
Wayne Shortland, 43, from Yeovil, and Lewis Coombes, 38, of Castle Cary, burgled a property in South Street, Yeovil, in the early hours of Sunday 22 March.
In Court 21 July 2026 -
Three people sentenced for controlling prostitution
Khondakar Hasan, 40, from Morton Walk in Leicester, Liu Xu Hopkins, 55 and Benjamin Hopkins, 57, both from High Street, Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to control prostitution for gain.
In Court 21 July 2026 -
CCTV appeal linked to incident involving child on bus
We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to because we believe he may have information which could assist enquiries into an incident on Saturday 4 July.
Appeals 20 July 2026