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The Latest Breaking News from Avon and Somerset Police

Who are Bob Vylan and why are they in the spotlight after their Glastonbury set?

FOOTAGE of punk duo Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Festival performance is being assessed by Avon and Somerset Police to see whether any offences may…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

Mother pays tribute to ‘very special’ daughter who died after fleeing police

Tamzin Ellen Hall was struck by a car on the M5 on November 11.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

M5 crash: Girl, 17, dies in collision moments after getting out of police vehicle

Avon and Somerset Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

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Jack O’Sullivan’s mother on ‘relentless hell’ of searching for missing son as she reveals kidnap taunts

‘People telling me that awful things have happened to him and where I might find him’

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Gloucestershire: Public told not to approach offender Gary Rootham as manhunt enters second day

He was serving sentences for driving, robbery and burglary, Avon and Somerset Police has said

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2024

Clifton Suspension Bridge latest: Man arrested after hunt for Bristol suitcase suspect as more remains found

Metropolitan Police say more human remains have been found at a flat in west London

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Mother of student missing for over 100 days found key CCTV clue herself after police errors

Avon and Somerset Police failed to add Jack O’Sullivan to the missing person database due to an ‘administrative error’

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

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Man and woman charged with murder after two-week-old baby dies in hospital

Baby Brendon Staddon died at Yeovil District Hospital on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024

Somerset man jailed for life for ‘revenge attack’ plot on old school and colleagues

Reed Wischhusen’s targets included former classmates as well as Avon and Somerset police

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Family of ‘murdered’ woman had to use Google to find sex offending history of fugitive ex-partner

Exclusive: The family of Kelly Faiers say they have been let down by Avon and Somerset Police as search continues for on-the-run sex offender

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2024

Fear and sympathy: villagers on their encounters with the ‘Somerset gimp’

The latex-clad individual has caused much distress in the sleepy West Country area, though others say they ‘feel sorry for them’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Judge warned sex attacker wanted in murder probe may never be safe to release from jail

Exclusive: A judge jailed Scatchard for life for depraved sex offences in 2000, adding ‘I cannot predict at what stage you would be safe to release.’

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Gunman plotted mass shootings from ‘house of horrors’, police say

Reed Wischhusen has been convicted of building an armoury of weapons and explosives with intent to endanger life.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Police officer accused of intentionally suffocating woman to stand trial

Mitchell Curtis, an officer with Avon and Somerset Police, denied four charges during a hearing at Gloucester Crown Court.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

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Bristol Post · Jul 11, 2023

Child breaks ankle in crash with car in Lawrence Weston

Officers were called to Ridingleaze following reports of a crash between a vehicle and a child

Bristol Post · Jul 10, 2023

Wetherspoon issue update after car crashed into Bristol pub

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a man has been released on police bail after being arrested in connection

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023

Man in 40s dies at Glastonbury Festival after ‘medical incident’ at 4am

The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Bristol Post · Jun 22, 2023

Teen girl seriously injured by e-bike in hit-and-run crash

It took place on Hareclive Road between its junctions with Symes Avenue and Bishport Avenue

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Bristol Post · Jun 17, 2023

Salvador Dali statue stolen from Bristol art gallery

It is believed that the thief carried it out under their arm or in a bag

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Avon and Somerset Police ‘institutionally racist’, chief constable says

Sarah Crew said issues of race, sexism and homophobia were present at her force.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Knife found during search of Bath murder scene, police confirm

Avon and Somerset Police have also warned people not to share footage of the incident on social media.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

16-year-old boy stabbed to death in Bath named by police

Mikey Roynon was stabbed to death in Bath on Saturday night

Bristol Post · Jun 12, 2023

Police flock to Bristol street after reports of men carrying baseball bats

Avon and Somerset Police officers rushed out after receiving reports from the public

Bristol Post · Jun 12, 2023

Woman's body found near Bedminster Bridge

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police are attempting to identify the woman and inform her next of kin

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Man arrested following death of prisoner at Bristol prison

Avon and Somerset Police was called to the prison at about 9.30am on Monday.

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