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Force Awards: Celebrating courage, commitment and community
On Thursday 16 July, exceptional individuals were recognised at our Force Awards, celebrating the dedication, professionalism and community spirit shown by officers, staff and members of the public.
Good News 21 July 2026 -
Two men jailed for burglary and theft
Wayne Shortland, 43, from Yeovil, and Lewis Coombes, 38, of Castle Cary, burgled a property in South Street, Yeovil, in the early hours of Sunday 22 March.
In Court 21 July 2026 -
Three people sentenced for controlling prostitution
Khondakar Hasan, 40, from Morton Walk in Leicester, Liu Xu Hopkins, 55 and Benjamin Hopkins, 57, both from High Street, Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to control prostitution for gain.
In Court 21 July 2026 -
CCTV appeal linked to incident involving child on bus
We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to because we believe he may have information which could assist enquiries into an incident on Saturday 4 July.
Appeals 20 July 2026 -
CCTV appeal after shop theft in Worle
We are investigating shoplifting in Worle last month.
Appeals 20 July 2026 -
Update after woman assaulted on a bus
A man has come forward after a CCTV image was shared in an appeal for information about the incident in Bristol.
Appeals 18 July 2026 -
Man charged with theft and burglary offences
Connor Moore of Hartcliffe in Bristol is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 19 July.
In Court 17 July 2026 -
Man arrested in connection with rape investigation
The 22-year-old man is in custody in connection with a serious sexual assault that happened in Portland Square during the early hours of Saturday 20 June.
Arrests 16 July 2026 -
Witness appeal after Ilminster fail-to-stop collision
A man, in his nineties, was taken to hospital after being injured in the collision on Tuesday 14 July.
Appeals 16 July 2026 -
Three men face kidnap, drug and assault charges
The incident began with calls reporting a man being bundled into a car in Fishponds, Bristol, resulting in arrests after a man was found injured in the Avonmouth area of the city.
Arrests 16 July 2026