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Daughter calls for investigation into death of man after police contact at Bristol protest

Exclusive: Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at protest against far-right Bristol Patriots

The Guardian - UK

Wild Swimmers review – rickety low-budget horror finds something to worry about in the water

In Ric Rawlins’ West Country vampire film, a student journalist investigates mysteries below the surface of River Avon

The Guardian - UK

Arrests made as protesters clash with police during Bristol demonstration

Police used batons and horses to keep the groups apart, the force said

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Bacon left on mosque during Ramadan prayers

Police officers are treating the incident as a hate crime

The Independent UK

MP Dan Norris further arrested over sex offence allegations

Avon and Somerset Police began investigating a man in his 60s in December 2024.

Evening Standard

Inmate charged with escaping prison on New Year’s Day as two remain at large

Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody after his arrest in Bristol on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Inmate charged with New Year’s Day prison escape but convicted murderer remains on the run

Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody but police are still searching for two men who also absconded on January 1

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Murderer among two inmates at large after absconding on New Year’s Day

Matthew Armstrong, 35, was convicted in 2009 of a murder that occurred during a robbery in Warwickshire, police said.

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’

Avon and Somerset Police said ‘no further action’ will be taken following an investigation into comments made during the punk duo’s Glastonbury set.

Evening Standard

Police end investigation into Bob Vylan’s IDF chants at Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset police says there is ‘insufficient’ evidence for realistic prospect of conviction

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of items of ‘cultural significance’ stolen from Bristol Museum archive

Police are appealing for information following the robbery on 25 September

The Independent UK

Police apologise to family of woman found dead at convicted sex offender’s home

The IOPC found a number of failings in Somerset and Avon Police’s investigations into Kelly Faiers’ death in 2023

The Independent UK

Man who led police on pursuit through Bristol jailed for 16 months

Avon and Somerset Police said Bryan Smith admitted driving offences and was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Police smash into stolen car and taser ‘reckless’ driver following chase

A police officer spotted Smith driving the stolen vehicle while on patrol

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Murder victim’s body lay undiscovered for a month despite call to police

Police were alerted to someone calling for help but Michael Wheeler’s body was not found until a month after he was last seen alive.

Evening Standard

We’re convinced it’s blood coming from suitcase – what caller told 999 operator

Avon and Somerset Police were called to the Bristol landmark just before midnight on July 10 last year, after bridge staff became suspicious.

Evening Standard

Police officers in Bristol faced ‘worst nightmare’ in suitcase murders

The suitcases contained the body parts of two murder victims.

Evening Standard

Coroner criticises senior care home managers over teenage girl’s death

Maria Voisin, the senior coroner for Avon, said there was a ‘catalogue of failures’ that allowed Jason Conroy to strangle Melissa Mathieson in 2014.

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Two arrests after Palestine Action claims blocking Israeli defence firm UK site

Avon and Somerset Police said a 30-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from London, have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Evening Standard

Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset Police said a senior detective has been appointed to lead the investigation.

The Independent UK

Police launch investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset Police said the two performances have been recorded as a public order incident

The Guardian - UK

Man, 92, convicted of raping and murdering Bristol woman in 1967

Ryland Headley found guilty of killing Louisa Dunne after DNA breakthrough in cold case review

Evening Standard

BBC under pressure amid criticism of ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury

Avon and Somerset Police said video evidence from the performances would be assessed by officers.

Evening Standard

Man, 92, was charged after police found DNA match almost 60 years on, jury told

Ryland Headley, who raped two women a decade after the death of Louisa Dunne, denies the charges against him.

The Independent UK

M5 crash latest: Road closed after teenager and two adults killed and another child fights for life

Single-vehicle collision happened on motorway in south Gloucestershire on Friday evening, Avon and Somerset Police say

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