New Crimewatch appeal to focus on the murder of Melanie Hall
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CCTV appeal after assault in Bristol
A man, in his thirties, suffered a broken collar bone in an incident on Union Street at around 9.50pm on Saturday 31 January.
Appeals 2 March 2026 -
Two years since disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan
It has been two years since Jack O'Sullivan went missing following a night out in the Hotwells area of Bristol.
Missing People 2 March 2026 -
‘Loving’ man remembered by family following death in Taunton
Keith Thorne, aged 49, sadly died following an incident on Tuesday 9 December. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Incidents 28 February 2026 -
Appeal following indecent exposure incidents in Kingswood
The incidents happened in the Kingswood area on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February.
Appeals 27 February 2026 -
Arrest made after Kingdom Hall damaged in Minehead
The incident is being treated as a hate crime and a man in his fifties has been arrested.
Arrests 27 February 2026 -
Man sentenced for fatal M32 collision
Jamie Nicholls, of Otterhampton, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court earlier this week.
In Court 27 February 2026 -
Partnership with Empire Fighting Chance supports vulnerable young people in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police has successfully secured £10,000 through the force’s Innovation Fund to launch the Counter Punch Project in partnership with Empire Fighting Chance, a Bristol charity supporting young people through non-contact boxing and one-to-one mentoring.
Good News 26 February 2026 -
Man jailed after stealing bikes from flats in Bristol
Dean Hancock, 46, from Horton Street, St Philips, was also handed an eight-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
In Court 26 February 2026 -
Sgt X dismissed without notice after gross misconduct ruling
The officer has been dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing at police headquarters in Portishead today (Wednesday 25 February).
Professional Standards 25 February 2026 -
Increased patrols amid social media trend targeting schools
Officers are in contact with schools to offer crime prevention advice and reassurance patrols will be held while we continue to monitor the situation.
Appeals 25 February 2026