We are appealing for witnesses in connection with an incident where a man was seriously injured when he was pushed off a pavement by a cyclist in Worle. The pedestrian, a man in his mid-60s, was taken ...

Jon joined Avon and Somerset Police in 1997 as a police constable. He held a wide variety of roles, both in uniform and as a detective. Jon became Assistant Chief Constable in 2019 and then Deputy ...

If you worry about someone you know who is carrying a knife, report it to someone you know and trust, such as a: teacher trusted adult parent or other family member guardian You, or someone on your ...

Advice for bicycle owners on how to prevent theft, bike register schemes, tips to use when buying a used bike, and how to report a stolen bike. If you own a bicycle, such as an e-bike, road bike or ...

You do not need a degree to join the police. With a PCDA, you will earn and learn on the job. You will be awarded a degree in professional policing practice on successful completion of your ...

If someone under 18 is caught drinking in public, they could be stopped, fined or arrested. Young adults aged 16 or 17 and who are accompanied by an adult, are allowed to drink – but not buy – beer, ...

It is a serious crime to pressure or force someone to have sex, or engage in sexual activity with them, knowing they do not consent. Anyone can be raped or sexually assaulted regardless of their sex, ...

Saturday 8th November 2025, 15:00 to 16:00 Your local policing team is here to support you with the issues that matter most in your community. Use our online form to get in touch with the team best ...

Saturday 8th November 2025, 09:00 to 17:00 Your local policing team is here to support you with the issues that matter most in your community. Use our online form to get in touch with the team best ...

If a person is convicted or cautioned in relation to a specific sexual offence, or has committed a sexual offence but has been found not guilty due to insanity or disability, they will become a ...

Avon and Somerset Police are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our mission is to serve our communities. The most effective way we can do this is if the people who work for us are ...

The police super-complaints system allows designated organisations to raise concerns on behalf of the public about harmful patterns or trends in policing Read the full police report (PDF) from the ...