Man Subjected to Racial Abuse While Walking to Work in Bridgwater Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bridgwater assault hatecrime racism police investigation witness eastover arrest recovery Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation into a racially aggravated assault that occurred in Bridgwater on the evening of Friday, September 12th. At approximately 8:35 p.m., a man in his early 20s was attacked … Read More
Somerset Man Arrested Following Suspected Racist Attack and Criminal Damage Thursday, October 9, 2025 racism assault arrest dorset somerset investigation hatecrime police victim publicorder Police are appealing for the victim of a suspected racist assault to come forward after a man from Somerset was arrested in connection with the incident. The assault reportedly occurred on Saturday, September 27, on Cheap … Read More
Neighbours 'Heartbroken' After Racially Motivated Shooting of Nine-Year-Old Girl Friday, September 19, 2025 shooting racism bristol airgun police trauma community investigation hatecrime neighbour Neighbours in Bristol have expressed shock and heartbreak following a racially motivated shooting involving a nine-year-old girl. The incident occurred around 1.30pm on Chakeshill Drive, Brentry, when the young victim was … Read More
Church with 400 Non-English Speakers Attacked with Rocks Monday, September 1, 2025 vandalism church bridgwater police community assault investigation publicorder hatecrime security On Sunday, August 31, Avon and Somerset Police responded to an incident at the Baptist Church in Bridgwater at 7:20 pm, where rocks were thrown at the building while approximately 400 men, women, and children were inside. … Read More
Police Investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap Performances at Glastonbury Festival Monday, June 30, 2025 police investigation glastonbury bobvylan kneecap hatecrime antisemitism censorship music controversy Avon and Somerset Police have opened a criminal investigation into the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. After reviewing video footage and audio recordings from the festival in … Read More
Racist Moped Gang Stabs Victim and Flees the Scene Thursday, June 5, 2025 swindon violence racism assault mopedgang knifeattack policeinvestigation crime communitysafety hatecrime A man in his 40s was violently attacked and racially abused by three masked individuals riding mopeds in Swindon, Wiltshire. The incident occurred between 11:25 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, leaving the victim with … Read More