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Second arrest made after man injured on railway path
Uniformed police patrols are taking place along the Bristol to Bath Railway Path after a man was attacked and injured earlier this week.
Arrests 13 August 2026 -
Multiple arrests made following a protest in Bristol
Ten arrests were made following the protest and counter-protest in Bristol city centre today (Saturday 8 August).
Events 8 August 2026 -
Police chiefs call on PM to prevent PC Harper killers release
Forcewide News 12 August 2026 -
Bath’s new police station opens its doors
Good News 12 August 2026 -
Man arrested in connection with Stokes Croft incident
Arrests 9 August 2026 -
Witness appeal after man threatened with firearm in Bristol
Appeals 31 July 2026
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Body found in search for missing 18-year-old George
George Smyth was last seen in November 2025 when he travelled to Romania on holiday.
Missing People 15 August 2026 -
Further arrests as man remains in critical condition after Avonmouth incident last month
Two people have been charged as part of our enquiries and a further four arrested after ship workers were injured in Richmond Terrace on Friday 31 July.
Arrests 14 August 2026 -
Final men sentenced as part of £2.2m money laundering investigation
Four people have been convicted after a South West Regional Organised Crime Unit investigation into money laundering through Post Office branches in Bristol and Gloucestershire.
In Court 14 August 2026 -
Witness appeal after fatal A38 collision – Thurloxton
We are asking witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward after the collision in Thurloxton on Thursday 12 August.
Appeals 14 August 2026 -
Witness appeal after collision on A37
The rider of a Honda motorbike was involved in a collision with a flatbed lorry near Lydford-on-Fosse at around 4pm on Monday 10 August.
Appeals 14 August 2026 -
Witness appeal after death of cyclist in Yatton
At this time we believe the man's death to be non-suspicious, rather than as a result of any collision, but continue to appeal for witnesses.
Roads 13 August 2026 -
Two in court following race hate crime incident in Bristol
Two men have been charged with various assault charges following a racial hate crime in Sarah Street, Bristol last year.
In Court 13 August 2026 -
Photo released to identify man in sexual assault investigation
An investigation is ongoing into a sexual assault that happened on Clifton Down in July.
Appeals 13 August 2026 -
Former member of police staff pleads guilty to computer misuse offences
A former member of staff will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to 11 offences.
Professional Standards 13 August 2026 -
Teenager arrested after man injured on railway path
The victim has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not considered to be life-threatening.
Appeals 12 August 2026