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Have you seen Lewis Coombes?
He's wanted on recall to prison in connection with an attempted robbery offence and has links to Yeovil, Wincanton, Bridgwater, Castle Cary, and Bristol.
If you know where he is, call 999 using reference number 5226282948. Call 101 with other info.
A man who drove while disqualified weeks after he was sentenced for causing a fatal collision in Mangotsfield has been jailed.
Michael Ronner, 40, of Kingswood, was stopped by a month after he was given a suspended prison sentence for the 2023 collision.
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We're releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an incident at a supermarket in Wells last month.
The offender then carried out an indecent act and when he was challenged, he made threats and assaulted staff.
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/NJ0AO
Have you seen missing Sean, 58?
Sean was last seen at around 9am on Wednesday 28 October in Marine Parade, in Pill, and we are concerned for his welfare.
➡️ If you know where Sean is, please call 999 quoting reference 5226351639, or call 101 with any other information.
We're pleased to say that Georgie, 21, who was missing in Bristol, was found safe by officers last night.
Thank you to everyone who shared our post and to everyone who contacted us with information - your support is really appreciated.
A Bristol man has been jailed for seven years after an investigation by @SWROCU.
Connor Hemborough admitted being concerned in the making of an offer to supply cocaine, possession of cannabis, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
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A man has received an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter diminished responsibility.
Graham Janes killed Colin Lawson in South Petherton in August 2025.
Colin's loved ones said he was 'kind, loving, intelligent and caring'.
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We're appealing for the public's help to find Daniel, who's missing from Bath.
The 58-year-old was last seen in Upper Bristol Road at about 4pm on Monday (2 November). He may appear confused.
If you know where he is call 999 using reference 5226356380. Call 101 with other info.
Over the coming weeks there will be be some incredible events happening right across Avon and Somerset.
📱 As normal, we'd ask people attending to report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or online in confidence at orlo.uk/Uqq2e
📞 Call 999 if an emergency
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A 33-year-old man from Bristol has been jailed for 15 years for multiple sex offences committed against two young girls.
Patrick Luckett, of St George, denied the offences but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced earlier this week.
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We’re aware of a video being shared falsely claiming to show UK nationals being 'harassed and intimidated' in Bridgwater.
The video being used is from May 2022 and actually shows police attending disorder that began when an intoxicated man mistakenly entered the wrong home.
A former sergeant, who made discriminatory comments off-duty at a team social event, has been barred from policing after gross misconduct was proven.
Colleagues reported to our Professional Standards Department what he said leading to action being taken.
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We're appealing for witnesses after a man suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in South Gloucestershire.
We were called to a collision involving a van and a pedestrian in Cadbury Heath at 7.22am today (Tuesday 3 November).
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/UYfUR
Do you recognise this man?
We want to speak to him in connection with an incident of shop theft in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire on Wednesday 21 October.
If you know who he is, please call 101 using reference number 5226344077.
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We're appealing for witnesses after a van and a motorbike collided in Bath.
A motorcyclist sustained leg injuries in the collision near the junction of Lower Bristol Road and River Place at 7.15am on Thursday 22 October.
Call 101 using ref 5226345058.
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We're very pleased to update you that Abbullah, nine, who was missing from Totterdown in Bristol, has been found safe and well within the last few minutes.
He was found after a call from a member of the public.
We're very grateful to everyone who contacted us with information.
Missing Richard was located safely yesterday after work between police and Bristol City Council's CCTV team.
We issued an appeal to find the 45-year-old last weekend after he was reported missing in Derby.
Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and provided information.
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We're keen to trace these men as part of our enquiries into an assault after a Bristol City v Millwall game at 5pm Sat 15 Aug, in Hotwells Rd #Bristol which left four Millwall fans in hospital.
If you can help pls contact us, ref 5226230065. More: orlo.uk/kENyv
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A jury has returned a majority guilty verdict to one count of rape following a trial at Bristol Crown Court.
Ayman Al-Shammari, 28, was remanded into custody pending sentence following his conviction for raping a woman in #Taunton last year.
More: orlo.uk/R666p
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A motorcyclist remains in hospital after a collision involving a red Ford Fiesta on the A38 in Shipham on Saturday 10 October at about 12.45pm.
We're keen to hear from any witnesses and would ask them to contact us online or on 101 ref 5226322808.
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