Avon and Somerset police
Coverage of Avon and Somerset police in the Nexus archive.
- Family of murdered woman who went missing 30 years ago makes fresh appeal for help
The family of Melanie Hall, who disappeared 30 years ago, is making a new appeal for assistance. Avon and Somerset Police are involved in the case.
- Watchdog investigates police over Bristol explosives homicide
The police watchdog is investigating Avon and Somerset police's contact with Jo Shaw and Ryan Kelly, who died in an explosion in Bristol on 3 May. The incident occurred in the Frenchay area of the city.
- Woman pleads guilty to being in charge of out of control XL bully dog that killed teenager
Morgan Dorsett died after an XL bully dog attack in a Withywood flat in February. A woman has pleaded guilty to being in charge of the dog. The incident occurred in Avon and Somerset.
- Family pay tribute to 'hero' mother who 'saved son' when her gangster ex blew up Bristol home with hand 'grenade'
A mother is being hailed as a hero after saving her son from a hand grenade explosion in Bristol, allegedly set off by her ex-partner. The family is paying tribute to the mother's bravery. The incident occurred at their home.
- Mother killed by gangster ex who blew up 'grenade' in her Bristol home had fled from him after fearing for her life, neighbours say
A mother was killed by her ex-partner in her Bristol home after he blew up a grenade, neighbours reported that she had fled from him due to fear for her life. The incident occurred at her residence. Neighbours expressed concern over her safety prior to the event.
- Pictured: Man 'who killed himself and his ex-partner with grenade' in a Bristol house explosion that left three others injured
A man allegedly killed himself and his ex-partner with a grenade in a house explosion in Bristol, leaving three others injured. The incident occurred in a residential area and is being investigated by authorities. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
- Man 'killed his ex and himself with a grenade' in Bristol house explosion that injured three others - including a child
A man allegedly killed his ex and himself with a grenade in a Bristol house explosion, injuring three others, including a child. The incident occurred in a residential area and is being investigated by local authorities. The explosion caused significant damage to the property.
- Two people dead after explosion at house in Bristol
Two people have died following a suspicious explosion at a house in Bristol, prompting Avon and Somerset police to declare a major incident. The explosion occurred at approximately 6:30 AM on Sunday, with authorities investigating the cause as suspicious.