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Man jailed for non-recent rape of Bristol woman
David Watson-Williams has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of raping a woman more than two decades ago
In Court 7 July 2025 -
Man jailed for subjecting seven women to ‘domestic reign of terror’
Joshua Kelly, 23, has been jailed and is subject to a 10-year restraining order
In Court 10 July 2025 -
Arrest made after suspected arson attack on former Fishponds pub
Arrests 8 July 2025 -
Update: Investigation into comments made on stage at Glastonbury Festival
Forcewide News 30 June 2025 -
Teenagers convicted of Bristol motorbike and bicycle thefts
In Court 8 July 2025 -
Witnesses sought following serious collision near Martock
Appeals 6 July 2025
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Appeal to find owner of suspected stolen motorbike
A distinctive Husqvarna motorbike has been recovered in South Gloucestershire
Appeals 10 July 2025 -
Bristol woman charged with possession of knife to appear in court
Clair Jest, 42, from Hazelbury Road, Bristol, is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 August.
In Court 10 July 2025 -
Man charged following burglary in Bridgwater
Daniel Finigan, 38, will appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court on 23 July
In Court 10 July 2025 -
Officer dismissed after gross misconduct found
PC Tyler Irving was dismissed without notice earlier today (Wednesday 9 July) and has been barred from policing.
Professional Standards 9 July 2025 -
Appeal for witnesses following serious collision in Somerset
The collision was between a red Nissan Micra and a motorcycle in Wick Road, Lympsham, at around 3.40pm on Wednesday 18 June.
Appeals 7 July 2025 -
Man charged following assault in Claverham
Daniel Harrison, of no fixed address, will appear at North Somerset Magistrates' Court today (Saturday 5 July).
In Court 5 July 2025 -
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Taunton assault
A man in his mid-30s was taken to hospital with injuries which were initially considered life-threatening
Arrests 4 July 2025 -
Appeal after man hospitalised in assault
We've arrested two men after the incident in Claverham which left a man receiving treatment for injuries which are thankfully not thought to be life-threatening.
Appeals 4 July 2025 -
South West forces unite to reduce harm caused by drugs
South West police forces came together in June for their latest crackdown on drug supply networks.
Forcewide News 4 July 2025 -
Prolific shoplifter jailed after 17 thefts from Bath retailer
Santillo committed the string of offences in around a fortnight
In Court 3 July 2025