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1. Neighbourhood Policing Week 2025: Building Safer, Stronger Communities 

   This week (June 23–29) is Neighbourhood Policing Week – a chance to shine a spotlight on the officers, PCSOs, volunteers and staff who serve our communities every day.  Neighbourhood policing…

2. Tribute and investigation as man dies of injuries

   We’re carrying out an investigation into an incident in Henlade in which a man suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital. Officers were called to attend a property at…

3. Message from Chief Constable Sarah Crew to our communities

   “Today, I want to speak directly to every community across Avon and Somerset. Policing is not separate from society; we are part of it. Our duty is clear: to prevent…

4. Celebrating outstanding policing  

   On Wednesday 15 April, we proudly celebrated the outstanding commitment, professionalism and dedication of our police officers, staff, special constables and volunteers at the Outstanding Policing Awards 2026.  Colleagues from across Avon…

5. Investigation launched after girl sexually assaulted

   An investigation is underway after a child was sexually assaulted in West Town Lane in Brislington, Bristol yesterday (17 March). The incident, in which the secondary school-aged girl was assaulted,…

6. Shoplifters jailed for ‘brazen’ offences in Taunton

   Kim Parkhouse, aged 36 from Taunton, and Mark Cripps, aged 45 from Taunton, were both sentenced at Taunton Magistrates’ Court

7. Nine arrests in south Bristol as police target drug supply, shoplifting and vehicle crime  

   A police crackdown on drug supply, theft and vehicle offences took place in south Bristol last month.   During five days of targeted action (25–29 August) policing teams responded to crimes…

8. Closure order secured against Bristol property linked to disorder

   A closure order has been secured against a property in Bristol after nearby residents have been subjected to months of anti-social behaviour and violent disorder. A three-month closure order was…

9. Update after boy falls ill in Weston-super-Mare

   An investigation into an incident in Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday 7 April in which an 11-year-old boy fell unwell has been carried out with no criminal offences identified. Detectives have visited…

10. Investigation after girl injured in assault by several youths

    Investigation after girl injured in assault by group of youths