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1. 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,…

2. South West police forces unite for a week of action against drugs 

   Last week, police from across the South West once again joined forces on a coordinated crackdown on drug-related criminality, achieving significant results in tackling supply, protecting communities and strengthening public confidence.  Taking place between 22 and 28 June 2026,…

3. 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…

4. 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…

5. 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…

6. Investigation after girl injured in assault by several youths

   Investigation after girl injured in assault by group of youths

7. Renewed appeal after man dies in A46 collision

   Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a collision on the A46 near Bath yesterday (11 July) in which a man has sadly died. We were called at 3.06pm…

8. Man arrested in connection with rape investigation

   A man has been arrested in connection with a rape investigation in Bristol. The arrest comes as part of our ongoing investigation into a serious sexual assault on a child,…

9. Man jailed for sexually assaulting woman in ‘vile act’

   A 45-year-old man has been jailed for nine years after sexually assaulting a woman while she was vulnerable. James Murray, from Weston-super-Mare, has been jailed for nine years after pleading…

10. Update on ongoing murder investigation – Bristol

    Several suspects remain in police custody as part of an ongoing murder investigation.  Of the seven men who were arrested on Monday evening (2 February), detectives have been granted more time to question four of the suspects after magistrates…