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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 -
Woman found guilty of killing pedestrian heading to Take That concert
Fiona Hodge, aged 69, was found guilty of causing the death of Donna Crossman through careless driving during a hearing at Bristol Crown Court.
In Court 21 April 2026 -
Man charges with driving offence
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Jail for man who sexually abused children
In Court 21 April 2026 -
Four teenagers sentenced for GBH car attack in Bristol
In Court 17 April 2026 -
Witness appeal after A46 collision
Appeals 21 April 2026
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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 -
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 -
Man jailed for sexually assaulting child
Adrian McNab, formally of Woodwell Road, Shirehampton, was found guilty of two counts of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by touching.
In Court 22 April 2026 -
Man sentenced for commercial burglaries in South Gloucestershire
John Iles committed four commercial burglaries in Downend and Stoke Gifford and was given a suspended sentence by magistrates last week.
In Court 22 April 2026 -
Man charged with drink driving on M4
A 50-year-old man from Bridgwater will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 1 June.
In Court 21 April 2026 -
Man jailed after committing 28 shop thefts
David Carter, 37, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 26 weeks in custody at Bristol Magistrates' Court.
In Court 21 April 2026 -
Man fined after pleading to hunting offence
Wayne Gregory, of Huish Champflower, pleaded guilty under the Hunting Act 2004.
In Court 20 April 2026 -
Former officer jailed for indecent images offences
Former officer PC Michael Elmer was jailed for 13 months at Exeter Crown Court.
Professional Standards 20 April 2026 -
Jury finds man unlawfully killed his sister in Bristol
Michael Bull, aged 58, was deemed not fit to stand trial, so a hearing of facts was held in his absence at Bristol Crown Court.
In Court 20 April 2026 -
Increased police presence in Bristol to tackle unlicensed music events
There will be an increased police presence in and around Bristol city centre to allow officers to respond to any unlicensed music events.
Prevention 20 April 2026