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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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Witness appeal after boy, 15, injured in Street assault
He suffered cuts, scratches, bruises and a chipped tooth which he received both hospital and dental treatment for
Appeals 11 July 2025 -
Police awards celebrate inspiring young people across Avon and Somerset
Our annual Children and Young People Awards celebrate the exceptional actions of some of our youngest community members.
Good News 11 July 2025 -
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