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Alert over indecent exposure incidents

We’re issuing an alert after a report of a man exposing himself to a teenage girl in Thornbury. It happened on a footpath off St Davids Road at around 5pm…

Tribute to ‘caring young man’ who died in collision

Witness appeal after threats made to driver in Bristol

Police tackle anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and disorder in Bridgwater

Three people have been arrested following reports of anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and disorder in Bridgwater town centre on Sunday 26 July. Following a 999 call, officers attended the Eastover area of Bridgwater where a…

What happens during a motorway closure?

It is often difficult for people caught up in traffic jams on the motorway or a dual-carriageway to understand why the road has to be closed for what can seem…

Man convicted of causing the death of 18-year-old

A 19-year-old has been convicted of causing the death of a teenager near Weston-super-Mare. Kasper Stankiewicz, from Congresbury, was found guilty of causing the death of 18-year-old Alfie Gray by…

Behind The Nomination: Joanne Archer

A school visit from a police officer at the age of nine sparked Jo’s ambition to join the police. “He told us about his job and gave me a leaflet which had a female officer on it. I…

Force Awards March 2026: recognising commitment, bravery and impact

On Friday 13 March, officers, staff, members of the public and their families came together at Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters for the quarterly Force Awards ceremony. The Awards honour…

Appeal after fire destroys home and car

We’re appealing for witnesses, information and any dashcam or other footage after a fire in Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol, which has destroyed a family’s home. Emergency services were called…

Man taken to hospital after gun fired in Speedwell

A man has been taken to hospital with a potentially life-changing injury after a gun was fired in the Speedwell area of Bristol this afternoon (1 April). We were called…