Avon and Somerset Police

Issued on behalf of the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit** Four people have been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs following an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unt (SWROCU). Ashley Leighton, 25, of Spencer Drive, Weston-Super-Mare; Anthony Calloway, 26, of York Road, Bedminster, Bristol; Caitlin Marie George, 29, of Headford Road...

A man has been jailed for 20 years after trying to kill a woman he was in a relationship with. James Stock was convicted of the attempted murder of Caroline Goddard and has been sentenced for his crimes today (Wednesday 15 July). Caroline called 999 at about 3.20am on 27 July 2025 and reported to police that Stock was trying to kill her at a property in Kewstoke, Weston-super...

A drug-dealer has been jailed for five years and seven months after quantities of crack cocaine and heroin were seized by officers. Karl Burchell, 27, of Briary Road in Portishead, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday 30 June after admitting the following charges: Burchell was arrested in connection with a separate investigation in December 2025 at a property in We...

We have secured a closure order against a property in Bristol due to its ongoing association with drug supply and anti-social behaviour. The three-month closure order was obtained against the property in Ashley Road, Montpelier, from Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 8 July. Montpelier and St Werburghs Neighbourhood Policing Team, Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s Anti-S...

Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier played host to The Children and Young People Policing Awards for a third year on Wednesday 8 July. Launched by Avon and Somerset Police in 2024, the annual event recognises the exceptional actions of some of our youngest members of our communities. From selfless actions in frightening situations, volunteering to help others, driving posit...