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New Assistant Chief Constable appointed
Supt Rachel Shields has been appointed the new Assistant Chief Constable for Avon and Somerset Police.
Forcewide News 27 August 2025 -
Man charged in South Petherton murder investigation
Graham Janes, 49, has been remanded and is due to first appear in court on Monday 25 August.
In Court 25 August 2025 -
Witness appeal after man found injured in Yeovil
Appeals 25 August 2025 -
Witness appeal after fatal A403 collision
Appeals 25 August 2025 -
One arrest made during protests in Bristol
Events 23 August 2025 -
New name for Police Horse marking Women’s Rugby World Cup
Good News 21 August 2025
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Man jailed following robberies in Bristol
James Parsons, of no fixed address, was jailed for almost five years after pleading guilty to robbery and attempted robbery offences.
In Court 28 August 2025 -
Man charged following drugs warrant in Bedminster
Kevin Coyle, 45, has been remanded and is due at Bristol Crown Court on 1 October.
In Court 28 August 2025 -
CCTV appeal after man suffers broken jaw in pub assault
We appealing to the public to help us identify the man in the CCTV image who we believe could assist us with our enquiries
Appeals 26 August 2025 -
Two people to appear in court on theft charges
They have been charged with 22 offences of theft between them
In Court 26 August 2025 -
Man dies in collision near Langport
We are investigating an incident involving a Volvo XC90 at an address in Paradise Lane on Wednesday 20 August.
Roads 25 August 2025 -
Man in custody following death in South Petherton
A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday 22 August.
Arrests 24 August 2025 -
Wanted HMP Leyhill prisoner arrested
David Harbun, 57 was arrested by Gwent Police during the early hours of Sunday 24 August.
Arrests 24 August 2025 -
Policing operation planned ahead of protests in Bristol city centre
A 24-hour dispersal zone has been authorised in central Bristol from 7am on Saturday 23 August.
Events 22 August 2025 -
Outstanding policing across Avon and Somerset recognised at Force Awards
Officers, staff, volunteers and members of the public were rewarded for their hard work and dedication at a ceremony this week.
Good News 22 August 2025 -
Flat linked to drug dealing and violent crime closed down by police
A three-month closure order was obtained against the property in Wyndham Mews, Bridgewater
Prevention 22 August 2025