Avon and Somerset Police in the news for a string of crimes and incidents across the region, from museum thefts to fatal crashes and protests. Serving force covering Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
A domestic incident in Bristol has resulted in a fatal explosion at a Sterncourt Road address. Jo Shaw, 35, and Ryan Kelly, 41, have died. Several others are injured; investigators say the explosion was deliberate but not terror-related. Police are conducting searches and will keep the public updated.
A driver in Bristol caused a multi-vehicle collision resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The crash was triggered by distracted driving, with the driver using his phone before the collision. Sentenced to a suspended prison term, the incident highlights dangers of distracted driving and road safety issues.
A man aged 40-50 was found dead in Cash's Park, Coventry, on Friday. Police believe he was hit by a vehicle before being moved to the park. Three suspects, including a man and woman in their 40s and a man in his 20s, are in custody. The investigation continues.