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Sadness as Bristol police dog Bear dies

"Run free, Bear"

Bristol Post

Police want to speak with organisers of this week's Kill the Bill protest

Avon and Somerset Police have told Bristol Live they aim to facilitate a 'peaceful protest'

Bristol Post

Person injured after being in collision with police vehicle in Avonmouth

The person injured was travelling in the civilian car and an investigation has been launched

Bristol Post

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Cases of kidnap in Avon and Somerset at highest point for decade

Home Office figures show there were 147 crimes of kidnapping recorded by Avon and Somerset Police in 2021

Bristol Post

Petrol price protests to extend traffic jams on busiest summer getaway in years

Avon and Somerset Police warned motorists that ‘slow-moving roadblocks’ are planned on parts of the M4, M5, M32 and A38 on Friday.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of new gun licences granted in Avon and Somerset over the last year

This comes as a new scheme gives GPs the right to alert police if an individual has a medical condition that may make having a gun unsafe

Bristol Post

Potential hate crime in Staple Hill after man 'dragged' by car

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses

Bristol Post

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Metro mayor fails in bid urging Avon pension fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

Two council leaders left the room at a crucial moment meaning no vote on divestment could take place

Bristol Post

Motorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs

Gwent Police said it is working with Avon and Somerset Police and neighbouring forces as they prepare for ‘serious disruption throughout the day’.

The Independent UK

Man dies after assault in south Gloucestershire village

Avon and Somerset police say victim died at scene in Charfield after being found badly injured

The Guardian - UK

'Terminator' killer 'acted out own horror movie' as he stabbed neighbour to death

Can Arslan murdered father-of-three Matthew Boorman in his own front garden before attacking the victim's wife and stabbing another neighbour eight times.

Daily Record

Girls urged not to travel to school alone amid hunt for feet-sniffing man

Avon and Somerset Police have released an E-fit image

Wales Online

Avon and Somerset Police is quickest in country to answer 999 calls

It was the only police force in the country to meet the Government's new target

Bristol Post

Knife crime operation sees 300 less weapons on streets

Across Operation Sceptre as a whole, officers seized a total of 1,074 knives while 8,401 were surrendered or seized during weapon sweeps.

Bristol Post

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Evening Standard

Only one police force in UK is meeting 999 answer targets

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office.

Wales Online

Only one police force in the UK is meeting 999 target, figures show

Avon and Somerset Police was the only force to meet the standard, according to national statistics released for the first time by the Home Office

Evening Standard

South African cricketer hospitalised after being attacked outside Somerset pub

Mondli Khumalo, a fast bowler for North Petherton Cricket Club, is in a serious but stable condition, Avon and Somerset Police say.

The Independent UK

Cricketer hospitalised after being attacked outside a pub

Mondli Khumalo, a fast bowler for North Petherton Cricket Club, is in a serious but stable condition, Avon and Somerset Police say.

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Bristol Post

Jailed at Bristol Crown Court in May 2022

We compile last month's list of people we reported on who were sent to prison after being convicted of a variety of crimes

Bristol Post

Police taser use doubles in four years in Bristol area as more officers allowed to carry devices

There are concerns that expanded use could be a 'worrying erosion of safeguards'

Bristol Post

Emergency services rescue patient from third-floor balcony

Fire crews from Kingswood, Temple and Avonmouth attended the scene

The Independent UK

EFL welcomes sanctions imposed by Avon and Somerset Police over fan misconduct

The teenager was also cautioned.

Benzinga

Parker Divests Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division To Kaman

Parker-Hannifin Corp (NYSE:PH) has agreed to divest its Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division, located in Avon, Ohio, in the U.S., to Kaman Corp (NYSE:KAMN) for $440 million. Parker's Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division is a manufacturer of aircraft wheel and brake systems and related hydraulic products, with annual sales of ~$70 million. Parker is divesting Aircraft…

Bristol Post

Cotham 'kerb crawler' who paid for sex is banned from parts of Bristol

"He has failed to learn his lesson"

Bristol Post

Metro mayor's e-scooter police enforcement cash request snubbed by Whitehall

"The Government is going to have to step up to the plate and resource that if we’re not going to have chaos on our streets."

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