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Dashcam sought in missing person investigation
A man in his forties has been arrested as part of the missing person investigation into the disappearance of Craig Hurcombe.
Missing People 13 January 2026 -
Witnesses sought following fatal collision in Bristol
The fatal collision happened just after 12.30pm today (Sunday 11 January) in Bedminster, Bristol.
Appeals 11 January 2026 -
Appeal after jewellery stolen
Appeals 13 January 2026 -
Arrests made during protests in Bristol
Arrests 10 January 2026 -
Man jailed after admitting rape
In Court 8 January 2026 -
Temporary closure of Yeovil Police Enquiry Office ahead of major station refurbishment
Forcewide News 12 January 2026
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Witness appeal after robbery
A shop in Wellington Hill West, Henleaze had cash and cigarettes stolen from it during a robbery.
Appeals 13 January 2026 -
Officer sentenced following serious injury collision in Emersons Green
The officer had been responding to a suspected firearms incident in Longwell Green when he was in collision with a pedestrian in Emersons Green.
Professional Standards 12 January 2026 -
Witness appeal after cars damaged
A man has been arrested after several cars were damaged with a sledgehammer in Bath.
Appeals 12 January 2026 -
CCTV appeal after car stolen during burglary
A house in Bridgwater was broken into before car keys and a blue Skoda Octavia were stolen on Wednesday 7 January.
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Man charged with being drunk on aircraft
Stephen Blofield, 61, will appear in court next month for offences alleged to have occurred on a flight from Krakow to Bristol Airport.
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Appeal after objects thrown at moving cars
Objects were thrown at a number of vehicles and the window of a house on Thursday 8 January.
Appeals 9 January 2026 -
Man to be sentenced for Boxing Day burglary
Robert Jenkins, 53, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to non-dwelling burglary at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 31 December.
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Policing plan in place ahead of Bristol protest
A policing operation has been stood up with the aim of enabling a peaceful protest to be carried out tomorrow (Saturday 10 January).
Events 9 January 2026 -
Third man charged with escaping lawful custody – HMP Leyhill
Matthew Armstrong, 35, has also been charged with one count of robbery relating to an incident on New Year's Eve.
In Court 9 January 2026 -
Ronnie Lungu appointed Superintendent for Bath and North East Somerset
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ronnie Lungu as the new Local Policing Area Superintendent for BANES.
Forcewide News 8 January 2026