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Two people charged after men injured in Avonmouth
A 45-year-old man and a 17-year-old male have been charged and are due in court on Monday 3 August.
In Court 3 August 2026 -
Witness appeal after Bristol assault
The victim was assaulted by three men in St Nicholas Street on Saturday 18 July.
Appeals 3 August 2026 -
Tribute to ‘beloved’ man after fatal collision in Westerleigh
Ben Alexander died in a two-vehicle collision in South Gloucestershire that happened on Friday 24 July.
Roads 3 August 2026 -
Bristol shoplifter jailed
James Hoskison, of Bishopsworth, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
In Court 3 August 2026 -
Man due in court after house fire in Fishponds
Jonathas Exner, 36, has been charged with arson with recklessness whether life was endangered after a fire on Saturday 1 August.
In Court 3 August 2026 -
Arrests made in attempted murder investigation – Avonmouth
One man is in a critical condition in hospital and the attack is being treated as a suspected hate crime based on the information we have received so far.
Arrests 2 August 2026 -
Man found guilty of murdering ex-partner’s boyfriend
Michael Bretton, aged 41 from Shaftesbury, was unanimously found guilty at Bristol Crown Court today (Friday 31 July) and received a life sentence.
In Court 31 July 2026 -
Man charged with drug supply offences remanded in custody
Andrew Williams, 20 and from Almondsbury, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Thursday 30 July.
In Court 31 July 2026 -
Police tackle anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and disorder in Bridgwater
Three young people were arrested on Sunday 26 July following reports of anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and disorder in Bridgwater town centre.
Arrests 31 July 2026 -
Witness appeal after man threatened with firearm in Bristol
Three arrests have been made so far following the incident, in which there were no reported injuries.
Appeals 31 July 2026