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Update after man injured in police incident
Police firearms were discharged and a man was injured. A man has since been arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an imitation weapon with intent to cause fear of violence.
Incidents 28 October 2026 -
Man convicted of rape – Taunton
A jury found Ayman Al-Shammari, 28, guilty of raping a woman in her twenties at her home in Taunton.
In Court 30 October 2026 -
Man jailed for non-recent rape and sex offences
In Court 28 October 2026 -
Update on investigation into fatal collision in Bristol
Professional Standards 27 October 2026 -
Murderer handed life sentence for student’s death
In Court 21 October 2026 -
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Events 19 October 2026
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Two arrested after car windows smashed in Bridgwater
The two teenagers were arrested after car windows were smashed in Bridgwater in the early hours of Saturday 31 October.
Arrests 1 November 2026 -
Appeal after football fans assaulted
We're sharing images of two men who may be able to help our enquiries after four Millwall supporters were injured in an assault after a match against Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Appeals 30 October 2026 -
Appeal after ring stolen in Frome
The ring is believed to have been stolen from a house in Frome at some point between 24 July and 3 August of this year.
Appeals 29 October 2026 -
Motorcyclist injured in A38 collision in Shipham
We want to hear from anyone who saw the collision on Saturday 10 October between a red Ford Fiesta and a motorbike.
Appeals 29 October 2026 -
Witness appeal after collision in Knowle
The collision involving a motorbike and a Volkswagen happened on the evening of Sunday 25 October.
Roads 27 October 2026 -
Appeal after burglaries in Long Ashton
Enquiries are ongoing into a number of burglaries that took place in Long Ashton earlier this month.
Appeals 27 October 2026 -
Tributes paid to couple from Minehead after A358 fatal collision
The family of Karen Cozens and David Cozens have said they wish the pair 'had more time to watch their grandchildren grown up'.
Roads 26 October 2026 -
Statement after fatal collision in south Bristol
A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after the incident on the A37 during the early hours of Sunday 25 October.
Professional Standards 25 October 2026 -
Witness appeal after fatal collision
A man, in his seventies, died after he was involved in a collision with a bus in Stockwood, Bristol, at around 11pm on Thursday (22 October).
Appeals 23 October 2026 -
Man injured in police incident – Bristol
A man is in hospital for treatment for injuries not thought to be life-threatening and we've made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Professional Standards 23 October 2026