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New Crimewatch appeal to focus on the murder of Melanie Hall
Melanie was last seen in the former Cadillacs nightclub in Bath in the early hours of Sunday 9 June in 1996. Her remains were found by the side of a motorway 13 years later.
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Three teenagers arrested after child assaulted in Bristol
An investigation has been launched after a girl, in her mid-teens, was attacked in Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday 4 March.
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Policing operation in place for city centre protest
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Two years since disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan
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Crimewatch appeal in Bristol Museum artefact theft investigation
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An average of two people per day were killed or seriously injured on Avon and Somerset roads last year
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CCTV appeal linked to motorbike theft
A motorcycle was stolen from an address in Showell Park, Taunton, between 11pm on Saturday 21 February and 5.15am on Sunday 22 February.
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Man, 60, jailed for sexual offences against child and teenager
Thomas Brewer, 60, of Whitefield Avenue, Speedwell, in Bristol, is now serving more than eight years in prison.
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Man to appear in court over fatal collision in Aust
Daniel Booth, from Lydney, will appear before Bristol Magistrates Court on Monday 16 March.
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Investigation after girl injured in assault by several youths
The girl, in her mid teens, was taken to hospital after the attack in the Broadmead area of Bristol at around 7.45pm last night (Wednesday 4 March).
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Five men charged with dwelling burglary offence
The men appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Saturday and Monday in connection with burglaries in Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall.
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Witness appeal after burglary in Bath
A property in Redland Park was burgled when the owner was away between Thursday 26 February and Monday 2 March.
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Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition 2026
We celebrate those whose dedication, skill and quiet professionalism underpin every part of policing.
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Man charged with sexual offences
Timothy Hughes, from Filton, has been charged with eight offences.
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Man charged with stalking in Clevedon
A man, 42, will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 7 April.
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Tribute to ‘loving’ father who died in A371 collision
Michael Knowlson died at the scene of the collision on the A371 near Wells last month.