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Former teacher charged with non-recent sexual offences
The charges relate to offences allegedly committed in the 1980s and 1990s at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital independent school in Bristol.
In Court 20 May 2026 -
36K cigarettes seized in multi-agency operation
Police, HMRC and Trading Standards continue to target businesses which operate illegally across Bristol.
Campaigns 20 May 2026 -
Peer pressure, loyalty and safer choices: Police launch new knife crime film
Prevention 18 May 2026 -
Romance Fraud: £2.25m lost by victims in Avon and Somerset
Prevention 22 May 2026 -
Woman jailed for attempted murder in Bristol
In Court 15 May 2026 -
Dementia Action Week: Police and fire partnership strengthens dementia safeguarding
Prevention 18 May 2026
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Arrest in Wellington rape investigation
A man remains in custody and our investigation continues - we'd still like to hear from anyone with information or any footage which could help.
Arrests 23 May 2026 -
Arson suspect in court – Bristol
The man, 19, is charged with offences including arson with intent to endanger life after multiple vehicles were set on fire in the Fishponds area last year.
In Court 23 May 2026 -
Appeal for witnesses after serious assault outside Weston-super-Mare bar
The incident happened outside Vinnie's, in West Street, on Saturday 25 April.
Appeals 21 May 2026 -
Man convicted of child sex offences
Xung Luong, from Sark Walk in London, was found guilty of nine offences against two children.
In Court 21 May 2026 -
Former officer barred from policing after gross misconduct found
Gross misconduct was found against former police constable Charlotte Turner during an accelerated hearing at the Portishead Headquarters, in Valley Road, today.
Professional Standards 21 May 2026 -
Pair in court for hunting charges
The charges follow an event run by the Blackmoor and Sparkford Vale Hunt in Hornblotten, in Somerset.
In Court 20 May 2026 -
Man charged with sexual offences
He was remanded into custody by the court after being charged with multiple sexual assaults against women in Taunton.
In Court 19 May 2026 -
Man appears in court to face 27 charges
Josh Scott, from Hanham, has been remanded into custody and will next appear at Bristol Crown Court next month.
In Court 19 May 2026 -
Hospital order for man found to have unlawfully killed sister
Michael Bull, aged 58, has been given an indefinite hospital order following a hearing of facts last month.
In Court 19 May 2026 -
Man convicted of causing the death of 18-year-old
Kasper Stankiewicz, from Congresbury, was convicted of causing the death of 18-year-old Alfie Gray by driving dangerously.
In Court 18 May 2026