We are appealing for the public’s help to identify this woman in connection with our investigation into a fire on a bus. Officers were called to The Coots, in Bristol, on Sunday 26 November following reports of a fire on the number 2 double-decker bus. As part of the investigation into a suspected arson, we are keen to speak to this woman. We believe she may have information which can help our…
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A body has been found in the search for missing 35-year-old man Vincent. Vincent was last seen on Redcliff Street, Bristol, at about 1.30am on Saturday 2 December. The body was found by police divers this morning at Redcliff Quay, Bristol, and while formal identification has not taken place, we believe it to be Vincent. At this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Officers who recovered a large quantity of tools from a stolen van in Bristol are hoping to return them to their owners. The equipment was discovered inside the Ford Transit van in Buttercup Walk, Ashton on Saturday 25 November. Many of the tools have already been returned to their owners as a result of identifying marks, however the remainder do not have these. Among the items yet to be returned…
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A teenager has been jailed for the murder of 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff in Bath. The 16-year-old, from south London, stabbed Ben once during the early hours of Saturday 6 May. Tragically Ben died of his injuries at the scene in the Southgate area of the city, despite the efforts of medics and passers-by trying to help. The teenage offender – who as a juvenile cannot legally be publicly identified…
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We’re appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal road traffic collision in South Gloucestershire yesterday (Tuesday 5 December). A scaffolding lorry collided with the central reservation on the A4174 and overturned near Mangotsfield at around 5.25pm. Sadly, a passenger of the vehicle, died at the scene. Their next of kin has been informed and our thoughts are with them at this…
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One man has been arrested following a burglary at a Bristol shop. We were called to a Tesco Express, in Wells Road, Whitchurch, at around 4.45am this morning (Wednesday 6 December) after two people broke in using a sledgehammer. Officers attended and saw two men climbing out a window with boxes of alcohol. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of burglary, carrying an offensive weapon and…
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We’re issuing CCTV footage in a renewed appeal to identify this man as part of an investigation into the theft of cash from a vulnerable 87-year-old woman. It happened in Merchant Street, Bristol, at about midday on Monday 21 August. The woman – who has vision and hearing loss – had just withdrawn money from the bank. A man approached her, took an envelope containing the cash and made off.
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The family of a ‘loving’ man are ‘devastated’ following his death last month. Isaac James, aged 33, tragically died following a collision in Greenaway, Monkton Heathfield, on Friday 17 November. Officers were called to an incident involving two motorcycles at around 9pm. Sadly, Isaac died at the scene. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all those who have sent messages of support.
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We’re carrying out an investigation after offenders broke into a unit near Glastonbury and stole a significant quantity of tools and garage equipment. The incident happened in the Main Road area of Westhay sometime between 11pm on Sunday 26 November and 5am the following morning. The offenders caused damage to security lights before breaking into the unit, making off with Snap-on tools and…
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Fighting off knife-wielding shoplifters, rushing to someone in need on a busy motorway and battling legal difficulties to gain justice for an 18-year-old man are among some of the remarkable stories behind the final Force Awards of 2023. Officers, members of the public and their families were invited to Police and Fire Headquarters, in Portishead, on Wednesday 29 November, where 56 people were…
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