Category: Crime

Bristol riots: Leaked report reveals country’s lost generation

Stand off on Dean Street

A lack of support and opportunities led to a widespread sense of hopelessness among young people

Shrien Dewani: Extradition appeal decision due on Friday

Shrien Dewani

Shrien Dewani, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused of arranging the contract killing of wife Anni in Cape Town in November 2010

Man charged with murder at Bristol mental health home

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Marc Carter, from Bristol, will appear before magistrates this morning for attack in Horfield on Saturday

Police arrest more than 200 in relentless day of action

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More than 1,000 police officers and staff caught more than 200 people yesterday as force launched biggest ever Operation Relentless

Nine released on bail after Bristol demonstrations

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Nine people arrested over the weekend at two separate demonstrations in Bristol have been released on police bail

Peter Rowell jailed: Police praise bravery of victims

Peter Rowell

TV and radio presenter Peter Rowell was jailed today for six years for a string of sex offences against young girls

Thornbury vicar murder: Police hunting phone and rucksack

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Officers say the ‘Eurohike Hydro’ rucksack and purple Blackberry 9300 mobile could be “vital to their investigations”