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Can you help us to bring Eddie’s killer to justice?
Eddie's family need answers and we continue to investigate and seek any witnesses who have yet to come forward
Appeals 8 March 2024 -
New national integrity checks ‘should give public confidence in police vetting’
"We are totally committed to rooting out anyone whose standards fall below what is expected to serve in the police."
Forcewide News 23 January 2024 -
Family fighting for justice for Eddie Kinuthia
It would have been Eddie's 20th birthday on Monday and no one has as yet been charged over his death
Appeals 20 January 2024 -
Irene Muthemba: a mother seeking justice for her son
Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, 19, died after being stabbed in Bristol six months ago
Appeals 20 January 2024 -
If not you, then who? How to be an active bystander when someone is being harassed.
We’re calling on people to be aware of what’s going on around them and to notice if someone may be in need of help.
Campaigns 19 December 2023 -
The hidden harm of cannabis farms in our communities
Cannabis farms are causing harm to our communities. Criminals don't care who they exploit, or about the violence and damage they bring to our local areas.
Campaigns 21 June 2023 -
‘It’s scary how convincing they are’ – victim advises people to be wary of courier fraud scams
Last year the were 60 reports of courier fraud made by people in Avon and Somerset, but the true figure is likely to be much higher.
Prevention 6 June 2023 -
Public warned of fraud dangers to help reduce number of repeat victims
Fraud protect officer Jordan Coates, who has experience working for Avon and Somerset Police and has recently joined SWROCU, was invited to speak at an event in London.
Prevention 5 May 2023 -
UPDATED: Statement following tragic discovery at Yeovil waste centre
We're investigating after the very sad discovery of a newborn baby's body
Incidents 13 April 2023 -
New weapon surrender bins installed to help prevent street-based knife crime in Bristol
New weapon surrender bins have been installed in Bristol in a bid to encourage people to safely discard of any knives and weapons they are carrying and prevent street-based knife crime.
Forcewide News 3 April 2023