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Man taken to hospital after gun fired in Speedwell
A man has been taken to hospital with an injury that's believed to be potentially life-changing, but not life-threatening after the incident in Speedwell Road.
Appeals 1 April 2026 -
New Anti-Social Behaviour Plan prioritises prevention and victim support
The five-year strategy (2026–2031) outlines a prevention-focused and victim-centred approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in our communities.
Forcewide News 1 April 2026 -
Two arrests made after motorcyclist’s death in A358 collision
Appeals 30 March 2026 -
Four sentenced for roles in smuggling items into HMP Guys Marsh
In Court 31 March 2026 -
CCTV issued following arson at Wincanton barber shop
Appeals 1 April 2026 -
Force Awards March 2026: recognising commitment, bravery and impact
Good News 1 April 2026
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Witness appeal after high-value burglaries in Bridgwater
We are investigating break-ins at two stores on Parkway, Bridgwater, which were reported to us at around 12.30am on Tuesday 24 March.
Appeals 1 April 2026 -
CCTV appeal after teenager assaulted
Officers are working to identify a man after he was seen assaulting a teenage boy in Taunton.
Appeals 1 April 2026 -
Can you help us find rightful owners of suspected stolen jewellery?
The jewellery was recovered by detectives as part of investigations into burglaries across the Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall policing areas.
Appeals 31 March 2026 -
Witness appeal to suspected arson in Bristol
A caravan was destroyed on Netham Road, St Phillips, at around 3.15am this morning (Tuesday 31 March).
Appeals 31 March 2026 -
Did you witness collision near Radstock?
Emergency services were called to the A362 Frome Road at about 1.45am on Monday 23 March.
Appeals 31 March 2026 -
Man charged with drug supply offences
Ashley Lake, 19, from Rosewarn Close, Whiteway, will reappear at Bristol Crown on Wednesday 29 April.
Uncategorised 30 March 2026 -
Three men charged in hunt investigation
Ross Cordery, 45 of Highbridge, Wayne Greggory, 48 of Taunton, and James Parish, 31 of Uffcume in Devon, have been charged with hunting a wild mammal with dogs under the Hunting Act 2004.
Appeals 30 March 2026 -
Witness appeal after M5 collision in Somerset
Two people required hospital treatment after the crash between Wellington and Taunton on Wednesday 25 March.
Appeals 29 March 2026 -
Appeal to trace car after pedestrian injured in fail-to-stop collision
A pedestrian was taken to hospital following the collision in Coulsons Road, south Bristol.
Appeals 29 March 2026 -
Six charged after suspected drugs laboratory found
Six men have been charged following the discovery of a suspected drugs laboratory near Bitton
Arrests 27 March 2026