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Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died from cocktail of drugs, coroner told

An inquest into Danan’s death has been opened and adjourned at Avon Coroner’s Court.

The Independent UK

Man who died on M4 had been arrested after ‘online paedophile sting’

Avon and Somerset Police arrested the man, who was aged in his 40s, on Friday evening

The Independent UK

Police shut parts of M4 motorway near Bristol after human remains discovered

Drivers had told Avon and Somerset officers that there was something on the road between junctions 20 and 21

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Teenager arrested after suspected ‘chilli spray’ attack at Costco

Avon and Somerset Police were called to the superstore in Avonmouth, Bristol

The Independent UK

Police appeal after Burton player suffers alleged racist abuse at Bristol Rovers

Avon and Somerset Police said officers were made aware of the incident at around 4.20pm on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Man who committed grievous bodily harm on baby jailed for 21 years

Judge Julian Lambert described the impact of Tom Kember’s actions as ‘utterly catastrophic’.

The Independent UK

‘We’re coming for you,’ English police chief tells domestic abusers

Exclusive: Sarah Crew of Avon and Somerset says early intervention is part of new national approach to rapists

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Driver admits causing serious injury to boy, four, by dangerous driving

Avon and Somerset Police said the defendant appeared before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Girl, 17, who died after being hit by car on M5 had fled police vehicle

Avon and Somerset police referred themselves to watchdog, who said girl was being transported to custody

The Guardian - UK

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

Historic items stolen from National Trust house in Somerset

The burglary of Montacute House in Somerset took place at around 11pm on Tuesday October 22, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Evening Standard

Michigan State football offers Avon (OH) athlete

MSU offers 2026 Avon (OH) athlete

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Police hunt Pharrell Williams, 20, wanted on recall to prison

Avon and Somerset Police have issued an appeal for his arrest on recall to prison

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - UK

Human remains found in London house search after bodies discovered in Bristol

Crime scene in place in west London’s Shepherd’s Bush as hunt for another suspect continues

The Guardian - UK

UK police chief who declared her force ‘institutionally racist’ says culture is changing

Sarah Crew says some Avon and Somerset officers were hurt by her decision but it helped improve trust in community

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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‘Line of Duty’ documentary reveals if police are fit to bring corrupt officers to justice

A new fly-on-the-wall series is an eye-opening study on whether the police are capable of investigating their own

The Independent UK

‘Dangerous’ sex offender hunted over mother’s death could be dead, say police

Richard Scatchard is wanted for questioning over the death of mother Kelly Faiers - but has not been seen since 16 October

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

The Independent UK

Police make direct appeal to on-the-run sex offender wanted in murder probe to ‘do the right’ thing

Richard Scatchard is wanted by police after the sudden death of his girlfriend at his home in Somerset

The Independent UK

Police hunt continues for sex offender wanted for questioning over woman’s death

Avon and Somerset Police say Richard Scatchard, 70, poses a serious risk to the women he forms relationships with and is a risk to the public.

The Guardian - UK

‘Revenge on my mind’: Somerset gunman was fascinated with mass killers

Reed Wischhusen seemed law-abiding citizen until police found ‘revenge plan’ inspired by Columbine and Dunblane attacks

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