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The Latest Breaking News from Avon and Somerset Police

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

Bristol Post

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.

The Independent UK

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

Bristol Post

Salvador Dali statue stolen from Bristol art gallery

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

Bristol Post

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

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.

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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

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

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

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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Bristol Post

Armed police in Stockwood after 'suspicious men seen with guns'

No arrests have been made after police seized four items believed to be imitation guns

The Independent UK

Two people killed and third fighting for life after Somerset motorbike crash

Avon and Somerset Police called out to road near village Priddy over bank holiday weekend

Bristol Post

A4174 Ring Road: Serious crash as vehicle collides with pedestrian

Avon and Somerset Police has advised motorists to find alternative routes this morning following the incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle

Bristol Post

Teenager reported missing from Almondsbury found

Avon and Somerset Police has issued an update

Bristol Post

Man dies after crashing into parked lorry in Westcountry as police launch appeal

Emergency services rushed to the scene on the A303 yesterday evening (May 20)

Wales Online

Timothy Schofield victim releases statement after he is jailed

The boy abused detailed the impact of what happened and said he was 'trapped in a loop of fear and anxiety'

Bristol Post

Timothy Schofield: Police issue statement on former staff member's 'horrific' crimes

Timothy Schofield, brother of TV presenter Phillip Schofield, previously worked as a civilian staff member at Avon and Somerset Police

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