The SouthGlos Post

Police are appealing for information following the murder of 68-year-old Barry George Rubery.

Mr Rubery was found in his Iron Acton home on Latteridge Road at 8am on Wednesday morning with significant head injuries and bruising to his face.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Reeves said: This investigation remains ongoing and the results of the post mortem are expected shortly.

“At this stage we know that Mr Rubery returned home at 10.45pm on Wednesday night and at 8am on Thursday he was found in his home with significant injuries to his head.

“We need to work out what happened in those missing 9 hours.

“I would now appeal to anyone who knows Mr Rubery or anyone who may have seen him in the hours leading up to his return home to contact us.”

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Police in South Gloucestershire are appealing for the public’s help to trace Mark Stott, who has gone missing form his home in Little Stoke.

Forty-two year-old Mark was last seen at his home address in Silver Birch Close at around 8.15am this morning but it’s believed a neighbour later saw him at around 10am on Little Stoke Lane. Police and Mark’s family and friends are now growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are keen to trace him.

Mark is described as a white male, 6ft 1in tall, of heavy build with dark brown collar length hair and is clean shaven. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone who thinks they have seen Mark, or Mark himself, is asked to contact officers in South Gloucestershire on 0845 456 7000.

Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Teenage volunteers helped police and Trading Standards officers check whether licensees were prepared to sell alcohol to children.

The operation on Friday April 16 2010 checked a dozen off-licences and convenience stores in Hanham, Kingswood, Oldland Common, Soundwell, Staple Hill, Warmley and Willsbridge.

The two clearly underage volunteers – one male, one female – were only able to buy alcohol in one Hanham store. The shop worker made the sale even after seeing the identity card of one volunteer which showed he was under 18.

The worker who made the sale was issued with an on-the-spot £80 fine. Steps will now be taken to ensure that the sale that did take place will not be repeated, while those who refused to sell will be sent a letter of appreciation.

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Young people in Patchway cleaned up as part of a Dream Scheme project.

A group of young people spent time cleaning cars at Coniston Community Centre in the event run by Southern Brooks Community Partnership and supported by neighbourhood police.

Fourteen vehicles were cleaned on Thursday April 15 2010 – including the marked Police Community Support Officers’ vehicle (pictured).

PCSOs Jason Green and Paul Baxter got involved on the day.

Patchway Neighbourhood PC Adam O’Loughlin said: “The scheme is a great way for young people to show the positive contribution they can make to their community.

“We’re pleased to support the scheme which also gives us an opportunity to build positive relations between the neighbourhood team and our local young people.”

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

To coincide with Noise Action Week, South Gloucestershire Council is encouraging the district’s licensed premises to be good neighbours and have a successful and noise free football World Cup.

During Noise Action Week, which runs from 26 to 30 April, council officers will be visiting licensed premises to offer information and advice about how to avoid noise problems during World Cup games and events. In addition, the council has also produced a handy and informative factsheet containing tips on how to run a successful event, whilst minimising noise and inconvenience to local residents.

Shaun Fudge, senior environmental health officer, said: “The World Cup will see many premises running special events and showing games on big screens, often to packed houses. As many of the matches will continue until 10.30pm, even later with the inevitable penalty shootout, there is the possibility that noise and disturbance may cause problems for local residents. This is especially likely near closing time when patrons are leaving licensed premises – that’s why we are taking a proactive approach by engaging with licensees early in order to minimise noise problems during the World Cup.”

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Source: South Gloucestershire Council