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Man jailed for domestic abuse attempted murder
James Stock was convicted of the attempted murder of Caroline Goddard and was sentenced today (Wednesday 15 July).
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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.
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CCTV appeal linked to incident involving child on bus
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Three people sentenced for controlling prostitution
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Man jailed for five years for drug supply offences
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Statement following launch of new national Policing Performance System
Forcewide News 16 July 2026
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Teen sentenced for irritant spray incident
Romeo Dumbi, 18, had previously admitted administering a noxious substance in the incident at Costco in Avonmouth, Bristol, last year.
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Man charged over rape and sexual assault
The 22-year-old has been remanded into custody by magistrates ahead of a Crown Court hearing next month.
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CCTV appeal after assault at pub
We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with enquiries into an assault at around 4.55pm on Sunday 7 June.
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Witness appeal after fail to stop collision in Bath
A man suffered serious injuries to his ankle during the incident which happened in Royal Victoria Park at around 7.40pm on Saturday 11 July.
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Dangerous driving and trailer theft among offences uncovered in rural crackdown
The local operation on 17 July saw policing teams and Mendip Hills rangers disrupt crime harming rural communities and endangering road users.
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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.
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CCTV appeal after shop theft in Worle
We wish to speak to the people, pictured, in connection with our enquiries into shoplifting in Worle last month.
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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.
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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.
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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