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Wanted man convicted of Bristol kidnapping and robbery still at large

Guled Aidid is still wanted by Avon and Somerset Police after being sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in jail during a trial which was held in his absence

Bristol Post

Motorcyclist suffers life-changing injuries in Bristol city centre crash

Avon and Somerset Police said the biker's next of kin have been informed about the incident which led to multiple roads to be closed off while emergency services dealt with it

Bristol Post

Police 999 appeal for missing Patchway teen

Avon and Somerset Police said 15-year-old Andrew was last seen at about 2pm on January 23 and is known to visit areas across Bristol and South Wales

Bristol Post

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Police arrest 346 people for 'driving under the influence' in winter crackdown

The number is an increase from last year

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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.

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169 people arrested in Christmas police operation targeting drink and drug drivers

"What you can’t ever measure is the impact that has on the wider public and their long-term behaviour."

Bristol Post

Yoga teacher jailed for life for murdering lodger who killed wife decades before

Giving evidence during her trial Dawn Lewis claimed she feared for her life during a 'struggle' with the knife and claims Mr Richards had tried to kill her. The jury rejected her self-defence claim

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Police horse dies months after suffering serious injuries in car crash

Rocky was badly hurt when he collided with a car while on patrol in July.

The Independent UK

Teenagers arrested with thousands of pounds worth of crack cocaine and heroin

It comes after a large-scale anti-drug operation across the South West

Bristol Post

Bristol Rovers and Forest Green fans banned and fined after major pitch invasion

The courts sentenced the eight people to football banning orders totalling 33 years and fines totalling £3,250

Bristol Post

Hinkley Point C construction site worker killed in ‘traffic incident’

Avon and Somerset Police said emergency services were called at around 8.30am

Evening Standard

Clothes recycling bins targeted in arson attack during early hours

Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed that the incident was reported to them

Bristol Post

Spate of antisocial behaviour in Bristol city park leads to mounted police patrols

Officers spoke to several children and took some home to their parents

Bristol Post

20 people now jailed for combined total of 75 years for roles in Bristol Kill The Bill riot

Two more people have now been sentenced

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Bristol cop crashed his mum's car into two other vehicles at high speed on M32

Cliff Young led colleagues on a high-speed chase after pressures of work got too much

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Motorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs

Gwent Police said it is working with Avon and Somerset Police and neighbouring forces as they prepare for ‘serious disruption throughout the day’.

Bristol Post

Bristol police officers attacked after 'simple traffic stop' turned violent

The incident is thought to have happened just before midnight last night

Bristol Post

Avon and Somerset Police is quickest in country to answer 999 calls

It was the only police force in the country to meet the Government's new target

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Knife crime operation sees 300 less weapons on streets

Across Operation Sceptre as a whole, officers seized a total of 1,074 knives while 8,401 were surrendered or seized during weapon sweeps.

Evening Standard

Only one police force in UK is meeting 999 answer targets

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.

Bristol Post

Jailed at Bristol Crown Court in May 2022

We compile last month's list of people we reported on who were sent to prison after being convicted of a variety of crimes

Bristol Post

Avon & Somerset Police chief urged to tackle low prosecution rates for rapes

The police chief said increasingly more women were reporting being victims of rapes and sexual offences

Daily Mirror

CCTV of last known sighting of missing girl, 15, who vanished two weeks ago

Avon and Somerset Police have released the CCTV footage of the teen, known as Madison or Maddie, who has been missing since April 26 - she is described as white, about 5ft tall and of an average build with shoulder-length brown hair

Bristol Post

Police officer who misused force database to check records dismissed

His actions were found to amount to gross misconduct

Bristol Post

Rider threatened with a knife during robbery of his moped

Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for witnesses

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