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Staying connected: Police services for Deaf communities
To mark International Week of Deaf People (21-27 September), Avon and Somerset Police is highlighting the range of ways D/deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people can contact the police.
Campaigns 22 September 2026 -
Lillie – Humans of Avon and Somerset
“If there was an opportunity to help save someone’s life or simply give them more time with the people they love, then of course I wanted to do it!”
Humans of Avon and Somerset 22 September 2026 -
‘Manipulative offender’ jailed for serious sexual abuse of a child
James Groves, 51, of Little Stoke, South Gloucestershire, was sentenced to 20 years and six months for several offences, including rape, at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 9 September.
In Court 21 September 2026 -
Appeal to find owners of jewellery believed to be stolen
A member of the public reported finding several items of jewellery under a tree in his neighbour’s garden off Footshill Road, Kingswood, at around 9am on Saturday 12 September.
Appeals 21 September 2026 -
Man jailed after firearm and drugs haul found
Ellis Kow, 25, of Courtney Way in Kingswood, was jailed for nine years and four months following an investigation led by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU).
Appeals 18 September 2026 -
Policing plans in place for Taunton protest
The protest is due to take place in Taunton town centre on Saturday 19 September, starting at 1pm.
Events 18 September 2026 -
Appeal in relation to assault in Taunton
We are releasing an image of two people we would like to speak to in relation to an assault at a venue in April.
Appeals 18 September 2026 -
CCTV appeal following sexual assault in Bristol
An unknown man touched a woman, in her mid-twenties, over her clothing at a nightclub in Canons Road at around 1.20am on Saturday 8 August.
Appeals 18 September 2026 -
Officer barred from policing after gross misconduct found
PC Charlotte Harper engaged in several inappropriate conversations on a WhatsApp group and has now been barred from policing.
Professional Standards 17 September 2026 -
Man due in court after fatal A361 collision
Alfie Seviour, of Frome, is due to appear at Yeovil Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 6 October.
In Court 17 September 2026