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Three men charged following drugs warrant in Bristol
Officers carried out a warrant in the St Anne's area of the city on Friday morning (25 April).
In Court 28 April 2025 -
Renewed appeal following assault in Bristol
Two women were assaulted at around 1.50am in Temple Back, Bristol, on Saturday 22 February.
Appeals 28 April 2025 -
Arrest after Taunton minibus fires
The teenager was arrested yesterday (27 April) and remains in police custody.
Arrests 28 April 2025 -
Appeal after fire destroys minibuses
It happened at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton, damaging seven minibuses used by schoolchildren and people with disabilities.
Appeals 27 April 2025 -
Family statement: Hubert Brown (Isaac)
Hubert Brown, affectionately known as Isaac, had a large family who paid a moving tribute to him at court, laying bare the trauma and distress they will always feel at his loss.
In Court 25 April 2025 -
Woman sentenced for killing Hubert Brown
Described as "a danger", Christina Howell, 37, was handed a hospital order and will remain in a secure hospital.
In Court 25 April 2025 -
Social media find among police dogs joining the ranks
PD Chester is one of six dogs to pass their initial training for the Avon and Somerset Police Dog Unit.
Good News 25 April 2025 -
Man who raped a woman 23 years ago is jailed for more than 10 years
The victim reported the incident to police in 2022 and had crucially memorised the offender’s number plate, leading to his identification and arrest.
In Court 25 April 2025 -
Somerset burglar and shoplifter jailed
Thomas Wilkinson pleaded guilty to a burglary and 10 counts of shoplifting and was jailed for seven months.
In Court 25 April 2025 -
Two men sentenced for public order offences at Bristol Airport
Officers were called to the departure lounge and gate areas of the airport on Monday 3 March, following reports of intoxicated passengers being verbally abusive and aggressive towards airline staff.
In Court 24 April 2025