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Man charged with being drunk on aircraft
Stephen Blofield, 61, will appear in court next month for offences alleged to have occurred on a flight from Krakow to Bristol Airport.
In Court 9 January 2026 -
Appeal after objects thrown at moving cars
Objects were thrown at a number of vehicles and the window of a house on Thursday 8 January.
Appeals 9 January 2026 -
Man to be sentenced for Boxing Day burglary
Robert Jenkins, 53, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to non-dwelling burglary at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 31 December.
In Court 9 January 2026 -
Policing plan in place ahead of Bristol protest
A policing operation has been stood up with the aim of enabling a peaceful protest to be carried out tomorrow (Saturday 10 January).
Events 9 January 2026 -
Third man charged with escaping lawful custody – HMP Leyhill
Matthew Armstrong, 35, has also been charged with one count of robbery relating to an incident on New Year's Eve.
In Court 9 January 2026 -
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.
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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