The Latest Breaking News from Avon and Somerset Police

Two arrested after baby’s unexplained death at Somerset home

The death is being treated as unexplained following an initial forensic postmortem examination

The Independent UK · Aug 25

British student George Smyth, 18, found dead in Romania months after going missing during hike

A body believed to be that of 18-year-old British student George Smyth, who disappeared while hiking in Romania last year, has been found, UK police said, The Guardian reported.

The Times of India · Aug 16

Gang steals motorcycles worth $1.3m in broad daylight and posts the footage online, then a judge watches their videos and gives them 24 years

They called themselves the "Repo Gang"

We Got This Covered · Jul 9

Camilla hears real-life 999 call on visit to police control room

The Queen was visiting the Avon and Somerset Police headquarters to learn about their work tackling domestic abuse.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Camilla visits police force to learn about work to tackle sexual violence

The Queen arrived at the Avon and Somerset Police headquarters on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

MP Dan Norris further arrested over sex offence allegations

Avon and Somerset Police began investigating a man in his 60s in December 2024.

Evening Standard · Feb 2

"Musicians, comedians, doctors, students and pensioners have all become targets." Bob Vylan call out the British government as police confirm the band will face no criminal charges following investigation of their Glastonbury festival set

"What we have lost in peace and security, we have gained tenfold in spirit and camaraderie" say Bob Vylan

Metal Hammer · Dec 24, 2025

Police shut down investigation into Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chants

Bob Vylan are no longer being investigated by Avon and Somerset Police over their controversial Glastonbury set.

BANG Premier · Dec 24, 2025

Jewish charity says police decision over Bob Vylan set ‘sends the wrong message’

Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of ‘death, death to the IDF’ during a Glastonbury Festival performance.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

British Student, 15-year-old, arrested for the murder of a 9-year-old girl weeks after her birthday

15-year-old student named in case involving the death of a 9-year-old girl weeks after her birthday

The Fashion Central · Dec 18, 2025