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Four men sentenced over child sex offences
Four men have been convicted of child sex offences after a five-week trial at Bristol Crown Court. On Tuesday 19 April the four men were sentenced over a total of…
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Further funding for police as extra patrols reduce serious violence
Avon and Somerset Police will be continuing to focus on reducing serious violence in the year ahead, thanks to a further award of Home Office ‘Grip’ funding. In 2021 an…
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Personal statements of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple’s family
The following statements written by members of Jennifer and Stephen Chapple’s family were provided to Mr Justice Garnham prior to the sentencing of Collin Reeves. Some were read out at…
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Man jailed for historic sexual offences against child
A Hartcliffe man has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of subjecting a child to years of sexual abuse. Matthew Mills’ offending began when he was a…
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Resources for teachers and educators
Resources for teachers and educators to designed to help support and protect young people.
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Access to your personal information
Find out how to request or apply for access to personal information which Avon and Somerset Police hold on you.
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Privacy Notice
Find out how Avon and Somerset Police collect, use, share and protect your personal information.
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Support for victims of domestic abuse
Contact details for organisations who can offer help and support to anyone who has been the victim of domestic abuse.
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Supporting young people to move away from drugs and crime in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police are working in partnership with The St Giles Trust to support and divert young people in Bristol away from drugs and crime and towards a better…
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Manipulative sexual offender from Bristol given jail term
A 20-year-old man described as manipulative and dangerous has been jailed for sexual offences against children. Today at Bristol Crown Court (5 July), Rhys Beale, of Withywood, Bristol, was sentenced…