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Man charged in connection with Yeovil firearm investigation
James McGuinness, 30 and from Yeovil, has been remanded in custody and will appear in court on Monday 6 October.
In Court 5 October 2025 -
Update following protests in Bristol city centre
Three arrests have been made during the operation in Bristol on Sunday 5 October.
Events 5 October 2025 -
Man pleads guilty to drug supply offences after warrant in Bristol
In Court 6 October 2025 -
Witness appeal after suspected arson attack in Bath
Appeals 7 October 2025 -
Prolific shoplifter jailed – Bristol
In Court 6 October 2025 -
Message from Chief Constable Sarah Crew to our communities
Forcewide News 24 September 2025
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CCTV appeal after burglary at Yeovil cafe
Electrical devices, cash, and several bottles of milkshake were taken during a break-in at The Crossing, a café in Preston Road.
Appeals 8 October 2025 -
CCTV appeal after sexual assault against teenager in Bristol
Officers involved are following lines of enquiry and remain in contact with victim.
Appeals 7 October 2025 -
Man and woman arrested following firearm incident in Yeovil
Two people are in custody after a firearm was discharged in Yeovil on Wednesday 1 October.
Arrests 4 October 2025 -
Warning as Bristol nightclubs targeted by mobile phone thieves
We have received more than 30 reports of mobile phone thefts from individuals at late night venues.
Appeals 3 October 2025 -
Father jailed for life after killing son
Daniel Gunter, 27, has been jailed for life for murdering his two-week-old son Brendon Staddon last year.
In Court 3 October 2025 -
Information for people attending protests in Bristol this weekend
Bristol city centre is expected to be busy on Sunday 5 October with two protests taking place and therefore plans are in place to enable peaceful protests and minimise disruption.
Events 2 October 2025 -
Second man arrested after caravan fire
Two people remain in a critical but stable condition in hospital after the fire on Monday 29 September.
Arrests 2 October 2025 -
Witness appeal after adult grabbed child’s arm in Yeovil
A girl, 13, was walking through a lane when her left arm was grabbed and pulled at around 8am on Wednesday October 1.
Appeals 2 October 2025 -
Extra patrols being conducted after firearm incident in Yeovil
Nobody was injured and enquiries to identify those responsible are being carried out.
Appeals 2 October 2025 -
Raising awareness of romance fraud
Almost 200 people in Avon and Somerset have contacted Action Fraud this year to report being a victim of romance fraud.
Prevention 2 October 2025