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The Latest Breaking News from Avon and Somerset Police

Inspectors say Avon and Somerset Police ‘needs improvement’ in investigating crime

A year-long inspection found several areas where the short-staffed police force requires improvement

Bristol Post

Phillip Schofield's younger brother 'sexually abused boy over three years', court told

Schofield is understood to have allegedly committed the offences while working for Avon and Somerset Police.

Bristol Post

Moment police officers on galloping horses chase driver spotted using mobile phone

Police spotted the man driving through East Reach in Taunton, Somerset and quickly turned their horses around before catching up with the motorist at traffic lights

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Mounted police chase down driver using phone at wheel

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police are seen pursuing a driver in a video shared to social media.

The Independent UK

Man armed with broken glass tasered by police on Bristol street

He has been detained under the Mental Health Act

Bristol Post

Household items and appliances 'stolen' from Bristol city centre flat

Avon and Somerset Police has launched an investigation into the burglary which took place at the end of last year

Bristol Post

Police discover body in search for missing 20-year-old man from Wales

Avon and Somerset Police has updated the family of Jake Jones

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Dial 999 if you see missing Bristol man Richard

Officers believe Richard may have been in Wells last week

Bristol Post

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

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

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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

Bristol Post

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

The Independent UK

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.

Bristol Post

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

Avon and Somerset Police are still trying to identify the rider

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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"

Liverpool Echo

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

Bristol Post

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

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