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Boy denies attempted murder charge

A 16-year-old boy has denied charges of attempted murder and affray at a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 25 June. The teenager is charged in connection with an…

Update on investigation into non-recent sexual offences

An investigation into allegations of non-recent sexual offences which resulted in the arrest of a man in his sixties is continuing. The investigation, which is being led by officers with…

Man jailed for non-recent rape of Bristol woman

Force Awards: recognising commitment, bravery and impact

On Friday 20 June, officers, staff and members of the public attended the Force Awards ceremony at Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters, where they were recognised for their exceptional efforts…

Appeal after child, 13, injured on e-scooter

We’re appealing for witnesses and any dashcam or CCTV footage after a collision which has left a 13-year-old boy in hospital. It happened near to B&Q on the A358 Furnham…

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…

Christmas card competition winners announced

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Christmas Card Competition! See the creative festive designs by young artists from Avon and Somerset.

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…

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…

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…