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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 Independent 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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CPS declined to charge undercover police officer who deceived woman into 19-year relationship

Prosecutors did not hear evidence from victim before deciding not to charge officer for misconduct

The Guardian - UK

Labour peer condemns ‘cover-up’ of undercover police officer’s ‘vile’ deception

Shami Chakrabarti urges home secretary to address lack of safeguards around undercover operations after latest revelations

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: undercover UK police officer deceived woman into 19-year relationship

Victim’s family accuse Avon and Somerset police of bullying and attempting to cover up deception

The Guardian - UK

Avon and Somerset police apology over undercover officer’s ‘inappropriate relationship’

Full text of apology over undercover officer who deceived a woman into a 19-year relationship

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Kingswood Sainsbury's entrance smashed up during overnight crime rampage

The store had to close for several hours with Avon and Somerset Police saying a number of linked incidents were reported across Kingswood and Bedminster during the early hours

Bristol Post

Men with 'knife' chased victims through Clifton during attempted robbery

Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident

Bristol Post

Aldi worker attacked in Fishponds store while trying to stop shoplifter

Avon and Somerset Police has issued a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to about the incident

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

Woman rescued from River Avon near Bedminster Bridge after huge emergency services operation

Residents spotted a helicopter hovering over the Avon in the early hours of this morning

Bristol Post

Burglars who detectives chased all across Europe jailed

Constantin Dragomir, George Ioan and Claudiu Popa have been sentenced to 14 years and two months between them at Bristol Crown Court

Bristol Post

Countryside charity awarded £50,000 to restore South West hedgerows

CPRE, The Countryside Charity, in Avon and Bristol hopes to reach its target of 40 by 50 by 2050

Birmingham Post

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Man smashes glass and threatens people in Clifton restaurant

Avon and Somerset Police said the person in question also threw a drink over after being aggressive

Bristol Post

Audi and moped rider altercation in Patchway after 'erratic driving' dispute

Avon and Somerset Police have issued an appeal for witnesses

Manchester Evening News

Glastonbury crew member found dead in his tent nearly 48 hours after festival ended

Avon and Somerset Police received reports of the man, in his 40s, being found in The Park on the Pilton site

Bristol Post

Volunteers helping Avon & Somerset Police fight cyber crime and online fraud

Hundreds of volunteers have spent thousands of hours working for Avon & Somerset Police so far this year

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Glastonbury tragedy as man dies on footpath between stages

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed a man in his 40s has died at Glastonbury Festival following an incident on a footpath known as the old railway line at 4am today

Bristol Post

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash on M5 in Bristol

Avon and Somerset Police a road closure had to be set up on a slip road for around two-and-a-half hours

Bristol Post

Police urge vigilance on cannabis farms which exploit victims and fuel crime

In 2022, 12,500 cannabis plants were seized from commercial cannabis farms across Avon and Somerset, worth an estimated £7 million in street value

Bristol Post

Pair robbed in 'unprovoked' attack while walking home in Redland

Investigating officers from Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify

Bristol Post

Bristol mayor backs Avon & Somerset police chief for admitting force is institutionally racist as councillor demands resignation

Chief Constable Sarah Crew has also won support from the police & crime commissioner

Bristol Post

Vehicles torched during spate of arsons in South Gloucestershire

Avon and Somerset Police said vehicles were badly damaged by the blazes during the early hours of the morning

Bristol Post

Avon & Somerset top cop is 'virtue signalling' over institutional racism admission, says Police Fed

Rank-and-file police officers' leader hits back at claims

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