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Youths accessing ‘dangerous’ building at risk of serious harm in Portishead

Youths accessing ‘dangerous’ building at risk of harm in Portishead

Rogue builder jailed for £1.25million fraud ripping off customers

A rogue builder who defrauded dozens of customers out of approximately £1.25million has been jailed for 14 years. Mark Killick, who traded under the name Marc Cole, was found guilty…

Man sentenced for fatal M32 collision

A man has been sentenced for causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving following a fatal collision on the M32 near Bristol. Jamie Nicholls has been…

New Assistant Chief Constable appointed

A new Assistant Chief Constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police. Following a rigorous selection process, Rachel Shields has been appointed to the position, stepping into the role…

Sentences totalling 75 years for Boxing Day stabbing

Four men have been handed sentences totalling 75 years for their parts in the brutal stabbing of a man in Bristol on Boxing Day 2023. It is almost certainly only…

Please don’t pocket-dial 999

In July, Avon and Somerset Police received a total of 24,359 emergency 999 calls, of which 2,955 were abandoned (more than one in ten). The team in the emergency control…

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…