Man Charged with Murder Following Discovery of Human Remains in Somerset Thursday, January 15, 2026 murder somerset investigation police court stalking humanremains missingperson avonandsomerset crime A man has been formally charged with murder after human remains were discovered in a Somerset village on the night of Wednesday, January 14. Michael Bretton, 40, from Armoury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, faces charges of murder … Read More
Cars Vandalized with Sledgehammer in Bath: Man Arrested Monday, January 12, 2026 bath vandalism criminaldamage policeinvestigation sledgehammer arrest cctv witnesses crime avonandsomerset Several vehicles were vandalized with a sledgehammer in Bath on the evening of Saturday, January 3, prompting a police investigation and an appeal for witnesses. Avon and Somerset Police responded to reports of car damage … Read More
Avon Fire & Rescue to Relocate Headquarters from Shared Police Facility Saturday, December 27, 2025 avonmouth severnpark afrs headquarters fireservice relocation training portishead pfi avonandsomerset Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AFRS) has announced plans to vacate its shared headquarters with Avon & Somerset Constabulary in Portishead and relocate to its existing training base at Severn Park in Avonmouth. Since … Read More
Police Seek Man in Connection with Machinery Theft Near A303 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 theft burglary investigation police wincanton a303 machinery cctv suspects avonandsomerset Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a burglary near the A303 in Wincanton where three individuals broke into several properties and stole a piece of hand-held machinery. The incident happened around 12:20 a.m. on … Read More
No Wider Risk to Public Following Arrest in Weston-Super-Mare Girl’s Murder Tuesday, December 16, 2025 murder weston-super-mare avonandsomerset police investigation community teenager crime support safety Avon and Somerset Police have assured the public that there is no broader threat following the tragic stabbing death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-Super-Mare. Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will … Read More
Somerset Men Charged Following Series of Night-Time Burglaries Thursday, December 11, 2025 somerset burglary crime avonandsomerset westonsupermare burglars police court homeinvasion investigation Three men from Somerset have been formally charged following a series of burglaries and attempted break-ins across South Gloucestershire during August and September. The incidents, linked by Avon and Somerset Police, took … Read More