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CCTV appeal after hate incident at Bristol mosque
We're appealing to the public to help us identify the man pictured who may hold information which could assist our investigation.
Appeals 23 February 2026 -
Increased patrols amid social media trend targeting Bristol schools
Officers are in contact with schools to offer crime prevention advice and reassurance patrols will be held while we continue to monitor the situation.
Appeals 25 February 2026 -
Bath drug dealer jailed
In Court 24 February 2026 -
Tributes to ‘perfect son’ following his death last month
Incidents 20 February 2026 -
Work begins on Yeovil Police Station refurbishment
Forcewide News 20 February 2026 -
Everything you need to know about the blank firer amnesty this February
Forcewide News 29 January 2026
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Sgt X dismissed without notice after gross misconduct ruling
The officer has been dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing at police headquarters in Portishead today (Wednesday 25 February).
Professional Standards 25 February 2026 -
Witness appeal after assault left man with broken eye socket
We're appealing information following an incident which occurred outside The Plough, Gloucester Road, at around 11.35pm on Saturday 14 February.
Appeals 25 February 2026 -
Woman jailed for conveying drugs into prison
Tanya Petrie was working as a pharmacy technician working at HMP Bristol at the time and has been jailed for more than six years.
In Court 24 February 2026 -
Witness appeal after man, 80, assaulted
The victim was injured during the incident in Bath on Saturday (21 February).
Appeals 24 February 2026 -
Five charged after incident on A38 near Bristol Airport
Emergency services responded to an incident where two men were seriously assaulted after a collision at around 8.25am on Saturday (21 February)
Arrests 24 February 2026 -
Two men plead guilty to shop burglary
Liam Perks, 37, and Richard Hebdidge, 41, will be sentenced next month.
In Court 24 February 2026 -
CCTV appeal following incident on Bristol bus
We're appealing for help in identifying this man following an incident on the 76 service near Redcliff Hill on Wednesday 21 January.
Appeals 24 February 2026 -
Witness appeal after M5 collision left man with head injuries
A Vauxhall Insignia and a Honda Accord were involved in the collision on the M5 northbound near Bridgwater on Saturday 14 February.
Appeals 23 February 2026 -
Witness appeal following burglary in Bath
A number of electrical items were stolen from a property in Landseer Road overnight on Wednesday 11 February.
Appeals 23 February 2026 -
Witness appeal after serious collision involving car and pedestrian
A woman has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the incident in Portbury High Street this morning (Sunday 22 February).
Appeals 22 February 2026