We’re working hard to establish the rightful owners of suspected stolen bicycles and tools seized from an address in Hanham overnight Thursday 23 to Friday 24 January. Officers went to an address in The Glen and arrested a man on suspicion of handling stolen goods. He remains in custody at the time of writing. We seized around 100 bike frames and parts along with power tools and other items…
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We have charged a man with the rape of a teenager in Belle Vue Road, Easton, Bristol on Thursday 9 January. Michael Murray, 28, of no fixed abode, is due before Bristol Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 24 January. He also faces a charge of causing a female to engage in sexual activity without consent. The victim has been updated and is receiving continued support.
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We are appealing to members of the public for information following a burglary in Nailsea in which war medals and a significant amount of jewellery were stolen. The incident occurred at a property on Vynes Way at about 6.30pm on Monday 20 January. The suspects have gone around the back and gained entry by smashing the dining room window. A number of war medals belonging to the 86-year-old victim…
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Avon and Somerset Police are launching a campaign to reduce the number of bicycle thefts. Working in partnership with BikeRegister, this weekend marks the first of a number of bike marking and burglary prevention events across Avon and Somerset in 2020. Officers will be on hand to help bicycle owners register their bikes on the BikeRegister database and discreetly security mark their bikes.
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We’ve arrested a man as part of our investigation into the rape of a teenager in Bristol. The incident happened on Belle Vue Road in the Easton area between 4.45pm and 5pm on Thursday 9 January. The victim was attacked by a man who followed her from the number 24 bus when she got off outside The Black Swan pub in Stapleton Road. We arrested a man in the city on Wednesday evening, 22 January…
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A 60-year-old man, from Bristol, has been jailed for 13 years for kicking, beating and head-butting his ex-partner. Gordon Maddock was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 23 January) after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm, two counts of actual bodily harm, criminal damage and disclosing a private sexual image designed to cause distress. The attack took place between 9-16…
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We are investigating a burglary at a garage business in Langport during which power tools were stolen. Tools, plus car diagnostic equipment, were taken on Sunday 19 January shortly after 10.10pm. A man, of stocky build, wearing a blue jumper and red gloves was captured on CCTV who we would like to speak to in connection with this burglary. Enquiries are ongoing. Anybody in the Somerton Road area…
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We’re urging cycle shops and cyclists to be on the lookout for a distinctive and rare mountain bike. The Yeti Titanium Arc is one of only 20 believed to be in the UK and one of 500 worldwide. The mountain bike is valued at around £5500 and is grey, with the words “Yeti” on the downtube. It is fitted with a Shimano XTR drive train, Fox suspension forks, disc brakes, a Thompson seat post and…
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We’re working with Avon Fire & Rescue Service to investigate the cause of a fire which led to the evacuation of around 20 homes in Bath last night, Tuesday 21 January. The alarm was raised at about 11pm at Phoenix House, Northampton Street. The fire affected the stairwell of the five-storey block of flats causing smoke damage to communal areas. Thankfully, no one appears to have been…
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We are asking local residents in South Gloucestershire to be mindful of their home security following a number of recent burglaries in the area. A total of five burglaries have been reported to have occurred at properties on Hambrook Lane in Stoke Gifford, Dorcas Avenue in Stoke Gifford, Bibury Avenue in Patchway and Bush Avenue in Little Stoke, between 2pm and 8pm on Thursday 16 January.
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