Investigation

Thursday, July 31, 2025 drugs somerset nca arrests cocaine smuggling maritime investigation uk crime

Four men have been arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) following the seizure of several hundred kilograms of suspected cocaine from a boat in Somerset. The arrests took place in the early hours of Thursday, July 31, … Read More

Thursday, July 31, 2025 somerset accident a39 fatality collision mercedes citroen police investigation roadclosure

A man in his 80s tragically lost his life in a collision on the A39 near Chilton Polden, Somerset, this afternoon (July 31). The crash involved a black Citroen C4 Cactus and a Mercedes lorry, with emergency services … Read More

Thursday, July 31, 2025 a39 accident crash emergency fatal roadclosure traffic police investigation safety

The A39 has been completely closed following a fatal crash in which a man lost his life. Emergency services are currently at the scene, managing the situation and working to clear the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the …

Thursday, July 31, 2025 murder police investigation victim iopc yeovil arrests tips delay crime

The body of Michael Wheeler, 37, lay undiscovered for weeks even though police were alerted to a distress call from his residence. On August 24, Avon and Somerset Police received an anonymous call reporting a man shouting … Read More

Thursday, July 31, 2025 m5 police handcuffs avon somerset tamzin iopc custody crash investigation

A tragic incident on the M5 motorway last November resulted in the death of 17-year-old Tamzin Hall, who managed to remove her handcuffs and flee from a police car before being struck by a vehicle. Tamzin, who had been … Read More

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 assault bath crime police investigation inquiry witness femur violence emergency

A man in his early 70s sustained a broken leg after being assaulted on Argyle Street in Bath. The incident occurred near Pulteney Bridge following a verbal dispute between the victim and another individual. According to Avon … Read More