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Teenager sentenced after fleeing scene of collision that left boy, 4, seriously injured

A driver has been sentenced after fleeing the scene of a collision which caused a young child serious injuries. James Doherty, 18, lost control of his BMW at about 1.50pm…

Missing siblings found after public appeal

We’re pleased to confirm that three children missing from Essex and believed to have travelled to the Wincanton area of Somerset have been found safe and well. Earlier today, Tuesday…

Three arrests made following assault in Yate

Three children have been arrested following an assault in Yate at the weekend. Officers have been investigating the assault of a 12-year-old girl in St Mary’s Park at around 5.30pm…

Improving our response to serious and organised crime

Avon and Somerset Police welcomes the report of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICF&RS) into how police services in the south west tackle serious and…

Quartet recognised in New Year’s Honours

Four people who play an instrumental role in serving the people of Avon and Somerset have been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours List. Desmond Brown, who is the…

Man charged following drugs warrant in Bedminster

A 45-year-old man has been charged with drug offences in Bristol. Kevin Coyle, of Catherine Mead Street in Bedminster, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Wednesday 27 August) charged…

Free training to help spot signs of romance fraud

People who work with vulnerable and isolated people are being offered free training in spotting the signs of romance fraud by our Fraud Protect Team. The initiative is designed to…

Bristol man arrested in drugs conspiracy investigation given 19-year jail sentence

A Bristol man who went on the run after being arrested as part of a major drugs conspiracy investigation has been sentenced to nineteen years in prison at Bristol Crown…

Men operating a cannabis delivery service jailed

Posted on behalf of the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). Three men who ran a same-day cannabis delivery service across Bristol have been sentenced following an investigation by…

Man jailed after cannabis worth £28,500 seized from his home