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The Latest Breaking News from Avon and Somerset Police

Man stole two showers from Bristol B&Q before being confronted by staff and fleeing the store

Avon and Somerset Police has released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify in connection with the theft

Bristol Post

Armed police descend on Kingswood after reports of man being chased by group 'with machetes'

None of the men involved were found

Bristol Post

Driver walked away from crash scene in Knowle

Avon and Somerset Police has released a CCTV image of a man officers investigating the incident would like to speak to

Bristol Post

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Bristol teen taken to hospital after group attack in city centre

Avon and Somerset Police said the victim suffered bruising and swelling to the face after being repeatedly punched and kicked

Bristol Post

Bristol man speaks out after police pepper-sprayed and restrained him by mistake

He was left with stinging eyes after he was pepper-sprayed and restrained

Bristol Post

‘Several’ Avon and Somerset Police officers still serving despite gross misconduct rulings

Police forces across the country are coming under scrutiny for their vetting and disciplinary practices

Bristol Post

Man in 30s dies after being stabbed in park sparking police probe

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 30s was found stabbed in Bristol's city centre and was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries

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Police statement after officer who assaulted member of the public sacked

PC Jedd Perry, based in Bristol, has been dismissed and barred from the profession following a misconduct hearing

Bristol Post

Some left needing surgery after dozens injured in double-decker bus crash

Avon and Somerset Police had declared a major incident after the crash on the A39 Quantock Road, in Bridgwater.

The Independent UK

Police helicopter circles Kingswood area reports of moped rider with 'suspected firearm'

Avon and Somerset Police are still trying to identify the rider

Bristol Post

Barton Hill hate crime involving pig's head 'not linked' to Ecclestone House fire, police say

Police are pursuing 'a number of active lines of enquiry' about the head being left on display

Bristol Post

Man attempted suicide after sexual abuse allegations surfaced on Facebook

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) identified 'organisational learning' in relation to Avon and Somerset Police

Bristol Post

Cotham School says hidden cameras at Stoke Lodge weren't 'covert' but 'discreet'

Campaigners say the claim is "ludicrous" and "likely to make the school a laughing stock"

Bristol Post

Drug dealer caught with taser after skipping bail for two years

James Ashton was caught in the Bristol area driving a Mini stolen from Merseyside

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Avon and Somerset Police fines uninsured drivers £12.5million in 10 years

The average fine given by our local force is £405, 8.5% less than the UK average (£443) and 6.25% less than its neighbouring authority, Devon and Cornwall

Wales Online

Stagecoach investigates claims its bus drivers refuse to pick up 'black and brown men'

It is claimed some drivers are refusing to allow asylum seekers on their vehicles

Daily Mirror

Stagecoach in 'urgent probe' over claims bus drivers are refusing to pick up refugees

Police have been slammed for saying that Stagecoach is a "private company" so "it's up to them who they take and don't take" following claims drivers have refused to pick up refugees

Daily Mirror

McDonald's customers brawl in shockingly violent video after war of words

One of the men in video footage was punched to the floor after the pair squared-up following a verbal spat in the fast food chain branch. Police were called, but no arrests were made

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Footage shows moment fight broke out in West Country McDonald's before police called

The video has been liked and retweeted thousands of times on Twitter

Daily Mirror

Shocking moment raging holidaymaker fights airport workers and knocks girlfriend over

An onlooker filmed the drama at Bristol Airport as an easyJet passenger fought with staff as fellow holidaymakers waiting to fly to Alicante gasped in horror

Wales Online

Woman who spat at police during Kill the Bill protest jailed for almost six years

Francesca Horn wept as she was jailed at a sentencing hearing following her conviction earlier this year

The Independent UK

Dangerous driving suspect detained by police dies in hospital

The van driver was stopped on Wellsway in Bath but an ambulance was called when officers became concerned for his welfare.

The Independent UK

Only one UK police force meeting 999 response targets, data shows

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office.

The Independent UK

New footage surfaces of incident where boy, 12, ‘hit by woman with paddle’

The Independent UK

Maddie Thomas: Three men arrested on suspicion of child abduction after missing girl, 15, found

Avon and Somerset Police ‘delighted’ to reveal missing teenager has been found

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