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Taunton robberies – two arrested
The men are in custody after a woman in her nineties and another in her sixties had jewellery snatched from them on the street on Monday 27 April.
Arrests 28 April 2026 -
Family pay tribute to ‘talented and creative’ Ella who died in RTC caused by two men’s dangerous driving
Ella Cook died in April 2023 after a collision caused by Alfie Cook and Lewis Glasby.
In Court 28 April 2026 -
Thousands of cigarettes, vapes and tobacco seized in clampdown on shops
Avon and Somerset Police officers, Bristol City Council’s Trading Standards officials, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and the Home Office were involved in a day of action targeting criminality and exploitation.
Forcewide News 28 April 2026 -
Appeal to reunite bicycles with owners in Bristol
The bikes, which are suspected to have been stolen and dumped to avoid being tracked, were found in Brislington on Thursday 17 April.
Appeals 28 April 2026 -
Witness appeal after fatal B3148 collision
A motorcyclist sadly died after a collision near Marston Magna on Sunday 26 April.
Appeals 27 April 2026 -
Man arrested in Bristol arson investigation
Officers worked with Bristol City Council CCTV staff and Avon Fire and Rescue Service to identify the suspect today (Monday 27 April).
Arrests 27 April 2026 -
Arrest made after vehicles and buildings damaged in South Petherton
A man, 19, has been arrested in connection with the criminal damage.
Arrests 27 April 2026 -
Behind the Nominations: Josh Maguire
Every nomination has a story. In this series, we go behind the words on the page to explore the people behind our Outstanding Policing Award nominations...
Good News 24 April 2026 -
Teenagers sentenced for series of violent robberies on New Year’s Day
Three men have been sentenced for a total of 24 years after carrying out a series of violent robberies which targeted New Year’s Eve revellers.
In Court 23 April 2026 -
CCTV appeal linked to horse death in Bristol
We are issuing images of three men we would like to speak to in relation to an animal welfare incident in Stoke Gifford last month.
Appeals 23 April 2026