An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs

Child has life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car

David Wilson, 63, has not been seen since mid-May and was reported missing in late September

Human remains found in field identified as man who went missing six weeks ago

The families of teenagers Max Dixon and Mason Rist have paid tribute to their boys following the conviction of five people for their murders.

'A part of our jigsaw is gone forever': Families of murdered teenagers say

Det Supt Gary Haskins said it was a case like "no other" and says Max Dixon and Mason Rist "sustained injuries that nobody could" survive.

Detective says killers went 'hunting' for two teenagers before stabbing them

An attack on a house in Hartcliffe, a hunt for those behind it and a case of mistaken identity all led to two teenagers being stabbed to death.

The murders of Max and Mason: A timeline of the night

A general view of the M5 motorway between Bridgwater and Taunton, following the death of 17-year-old Tamzin Hall on Monday 11 November, 2024. 

Tamzin Hall was 17-years-old and from Wellington.

Teenage girl who died fleeing police vehicle on M5 named

The girl, believed to be in her mid-to-late-teens was seen being followed by a car.

Police investigating after girl 'followed and forced into car' 

The 17-year-old pedestrian died during an incident on the motorway in Somerset late on Monday night.

Motorway reopens after teen's death sparks 12-hour closure

She said she's received messages from more than 130 colleagues who have also experienced of abuse.

'I felt like I was the only one' - Police chief opens up about domestic abuse 

The two medals, awarded to Meade for team and individual eventing at the 1972 Munich Olympics, were stolen in a recent burglary.

Widow of Olympian pleads for return of 'priceless' medals stolen in burglary

Avon and Somerset Police has referred itself to the watchdog following a car crash that left a driver with life-threatening injuries. Police remain at the scene of the crash on the A370 near Flax Bourton. It happened around 2am on Wednesday 6 November.

Force refers itself to police watchdog over serious overnight crash

Officers were alerted just before midday on Tuesday 5 November by a member of the public

'Suspected human remains' found in field as police investigation begins

People in Avon and Somerset have reported receiving fraudulent text messages, telling them to pay a fictitious parking fine.

Warning as drivers targeted by 'phishing' scam telling them to pay parking fine

The former officer was nominated for a bravery award last year. 

Award-nominated PC barred for sexual misconduct

The child’s injuries were of a level previously seen in high-speed traffic collisions.

Avon And Somerset Police

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