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Witnesses sought following fatal collision in Bristol
The fatal collision happened just after 12.30pm today (Sunday 11 January) in Bedminster, Bristol.
Appeals 11 January 2026 -
Arrests made during protests in Bristol
Three arrests were made following a protest and counter-protest in Bristol city centre today (Saturday 10 January).
Arrests 10 January 2026 -
Third man charged with escaping lawful custody – HMP Leyhill
In Court 9 January 2026 -
Investigation into death of man in Bristol
Arrests 7 January 2026 -
Man jailed after admitting rape
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Renewed appeal to locate missing Robyn
Missing People 23 December 2025
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Officer sentenced following serious injury collision in Emersons Green
The officer had been responding to a suspected firearms incident in Longwell Green when he was in collision with a pedestrian in Emersons Green.
Professional Standards 12 January 2026 -
Witness appeal after cars damaged
A man has been arrested after several cars were damaged with a sledgehammer in Bath.
Appeals 12 January 2026 -
Temporary closure of Yeovil Police Enquiry Office ahead of major station refurbishment
The temporary police enquiry office currently based at Horsey Lane in Yeovil will close to the public from Monday 26 January while it is relocated to a new site on Brympton Way.
Forcewide News 12 January 2026 -
CCTV appeal after car stolen during burglary
A house in Bridgwater was broken into before car keys and a blue Skoda Octavia were stolen on Wednesday 7 January.
Appeals 9 January 2026 -
Man charged with being drunk on aircraft
Stephen Blofield, 61, will appear in court next month for offences alleged to have occurred on a flight from Krakow to Bristol Airport.
In Court 9 January 2026 -
Appeal after objects thrown at moving cars
Objects were thrown at a number of vehicles and the window of a house on Thursday 8 January.
Appeals 9 January 2026 -
Man to be sentenced for Boxing Day burglary
Robert Jenkins, 53, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to non-dwelling burglary at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 31 December.
In Court 9 January 2026 -
Policing plan in place ahead of Bristol protest
A policing operation has been stood up with the aim of enabling a peaceful protest to be carried out tomorrow (Saturday 10 January).
Events 9 January 2026 -
Ronnie Lungu appointed Superintendent for Bath and North East Somerset
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ronnie Lungu as the new Local Policing Area Superintendent for BANES.
Forcewide News 8 January 2026 -
Second man charged in connection with HMP Leyhill absconding
Daniel Washbourne, 40, is due to appear before Bristol Magistrates' Court on Thursday 8 January.
In Court 8 January 2026