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Domestic abuser jailed for 18 years for ‘horrific’ attack
Nathaniel Downer, aged 41 of no fixed address, was jailed at Bristol Crown Court today after pleading guilty to attempted murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm.
In Court 8 April 2025 -
Man found guilty of murder in Bristol
Shakawan Siddiqi, of St Pauls, was found guilty by a jury today (Wednesday 9 April) to murdering Kunta Ceesay.
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Counterfeit goods seized from Bristol premises in national crackdown on high street crime
Arrests 11 April 2025 -
Woman hospitalised after dog attack
Incidents 10 April 2025 -
Police launch co-ordinated effort to prevent and disrupt youth crime in Bridgwater
Prevention 3 April 2025 -
New online reporting form created for rural and wildlife crime
Forcewide News 3 April 2025
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Two jailed for conspiring to smuggle drugs into prison
The men were sentenced after a a package was found within HMP Bristol containing almost 54g of cocaine, as well as other class B drugs (spice) and tobacco.
In Court 11 April 2025 -
Four arrested as suspected class A drugs seized during warrant in Bridgwater
Suspected heroin and cocaine was seized during a drugs warrant in Bridgwater on Friday 11 April.
Arrests 11 April 2025 -
Have you seen missing Simon Walters?
Simon Walters, 65, was last seen in the Locking area of North Somerset on Tuesday 18 March.
Missing People 11 April 2025 -
Detective dismissed without notice after gross misconduct outcome
Chief Constable Sarah Crew ruled that DC Philippa Baskwill should be barred from policing and other law enforcement agencies.
Professional Standards 10 April 2025 -
Man in court after being charged with six offences – Wellington
Adam Parsons, 21, has been charged with driving, theft and fraud offences.
In Court 10 April 2025 -
Witnesses sought after man dies following road-related incident
The man died following a road-related incident at around 7.30pm on Saturday 5 April in Ilchester Road, Yeovil.
Appeals 10 April 2025 -
Appeal following an assault and attempted theft – Yeovil
The incident happened at around 5pm on 1 March in Yeovil.
Appeals 10 April 2025 -
Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision near Wells
The collision was at around 5pm yesterday (Tuesday 8 April) on the A39 in Polsham, near Wells.
Appeals 9 April 2025 -
Convenience store burglary appeal
Thieves stole vapes after breaking into the shop on Avonmouth Road shortly before 3am on Wednesday 9 April.
Appeals 9 April 2025 -
Burglary at store in Cheddar under investigation
The incident was at around 2.10am on Saturday 22 March in The Cliffs, Cheddar.
Appeals 8 April 2025