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Father jailed for the murder of his baby son – Chard
Tony Bartlett has been jailed for life for the murder of his four-week-old son Atticus.
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Nearly a quarter of drivers stopped during World Cup campaign arrested for drink or drug driving
Nearly one in four motorists stopped by police in Avon and Somerset during a dedicated drink and drug driving campaign linked to the FIFA Men's World Cup were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving offences.
Campaigns 24 July 2026 -
Bath’s new police public enquiry office to open its doors next month
Bath Police Enquiry Office will relocate from its current location on Manvers Street to its new home on Monmouth Street on Wednesday 12 August, marking the opening of the new Bath Police Station.
Forcewide News 24 July 2026 -
Policing operation stood up for protest and counter-protest in Taunton
Officers will be in Taunton town centre throughout the day on Saturday 25 July due to a planned protest and counter-protest.
Events 24 July 2026 -
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