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Forcewide account covering Bristol, Bath, Somerset & South Glos. Not monitored 24/7. Report crime: https://t.co/WgGe9F96Ep Make complaint: https://t.co/b93uFuRsdb
Avon and Somerset, UK
Joined March 2009
@ASPolice @BristolAirport The #M5 in #Bristol is now OPEN in both directions between J18 and J19 southbound and J21 to J18 northbound following a @ASPolice led incident. @BristolAirport. Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as long delay remain of at least 60 mins.
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Earlier this afternoon we issued an appeal for help locating Arlton, who was missing in Bristol. He has now been found safe and well, we're very pleased to report. Thank you to everyone who contacted us with information or shared our post.
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@ASPolice @BristolAirport The #M5 in #Bristol remains closed in both directions between J18 #M49 and J19 #GordanoServices due to an ongoing @ASPolice led incident. @BristolAirport. 90 min delays northbound and 60 min delays southbound. https://t.co/vR6leitVvZ…
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We are appealing for witnesses to an incident on the A38 which resulted in the death of a pedestrian to come forward. A man was found critically injured on the A38 Bridgwater Road, Winscombe, at around 12.40am today (Friday 30 January). Read more ➡️ https://t.co/4o6MFpfaDF
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@HighwaysSWEST @ASPolice @BristolAirport #M5 #Bristol remains closed both directions between J18 (#M49) and J19 #GordanoServices due to a @ASPolice led incident. @BristolAirport. Traffic within the closure is being released from the rear southbound and preparations are being put in place to release northbound.
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The #M5 in #Bristol is currently closed in both directions between J18 (#M49) and J19 #GordanoServices due to a @ASPolice led incident. Further updates to follow.
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A 33-year-old man from Knowle West has been jailed for four years for his role in running a Bristol drugs line. Scott Collins was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court earlier this week after admitting multiple drug and weapons offences. Read more here: https://t.co/29AylVxhMr
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Scott Collins, of Knowle West in Bristol, was jailed for four years when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court.
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We are appealing for witnesses to an altercation between two men in Keynsham earlier this week. The incident happened at around 2.45pm in Ashton Way on Sunday (25 January), and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/TDubwvbZsy
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We're very pleased to be able to bring you some positive news to start your day: Alex, who was missing from Bath, was located safely last night. Thank you to everyone who shared our post - we are very grateful for your support.
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⚠️ The A38 in Winscombe is closed following a serious collision this morning (Friday 30 January) The collision happened on the A38 Bridgwater Road, at around 12.25am, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
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⚠️ We need to close a southbound lane on Plimsoll Bridge over the Cumberland Basin this afternoon for around one week, to carry out emergency repairs. Traffic can still travel southbound using the second lane, but delays are to be expected. @travelWESTeng
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A police officer, based in Bristol, has today been charged with offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children. He has been suspended from duties since being initially arrested in May. Full details ⬇️
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Michael Elmer, 36, a police constable based in Bristol, has been suspended since May 2025 while a criminal investigation was carried.
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We're continuing to urge anyone with any information which may help us find missing Mohamed to come forward. He was last seen on Friday 16 January and we're very concerned. If you know where he is, call 999 using reference 5226016318.
We're appealing for the public's help as part of our efforts to find Mohamed, who's missing. The 39-year-old was last seen on Friday (16 January) in the Eastville area of Bristol and we're concerned for his welfare. If you know where he is, call 999 using reference 5226016318.
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A drug dealer from Paulton has been jailed for more than five years after more than 4kg of class A and B drugs and £20,000 in cash were seized last year. Gary Browne, 41, was arrested after warrants were executed in Paulton and Peasedown St John. https://t.co/oej2ziwHJR
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Gary Browne, 41, was arrested after warrants were executed in Paulton and Peasedown St John.
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Yesterday we issued an appeal for help finding Kyle Grant who was wanted in connection with an assault investigation. He has now been arrested and is in police custody. Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal - your support is appreciated.
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Earlier this month, we issued an appeal to located wanted man Gary Fox in connection with an ongoing robbery investigation. We are pleased to confirm he has since been arrested. Thank you to those who shared our appeal and called in with possible sightings.
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A burglar has been jailed for more than two years after breaking into a house in Yeovil. Gary Conquer, 54, was identified after CCTV enquiries were carried out after the burglary that happened overnight in October. Full details ➡️ https://t.co/YL1uPINH1n
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