The South Glos Post

Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who snatched a handbag from an elderly woman in the High Street, Staple Hill on Boxing Day.

The 74-year-old was walking towards Page Park at around 11:45am when a man on a mountain bike grabbed her bag as he rode past. She fell over and suffered minor injuries to her hands and knees.

The man rode off in the Fishponds direction. He is described as black, in his 20s, around 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build. He was wearing dark baggy trousers and a dark coat.

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was robbed in Staple Hill.

The incident occurred on Friday 10th December 2010 at around 11:15pm as the victim was walking from High Street, Staple Hill towards Overnill Road with his girlfriend.

As they approached the junction with Grace Road, they were approached from behind by three men.

The victim was then pushed against a bin and was kneed and punched in the face by two of the males.

His mobile phone, wallet, camera, travel bag and some Krispy Kreme doughnuts were stolen.

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Residents of South Gloucestershire will benefit from a new NHS dental practice when Phoenix Dental opens a new surgery in Staple Hill on Monday 22nd November, 2010.

The Phoenix Dental Practice on Victoria Street, just off the High Street, is fitted with the latest technology and has three surgeries. Situated in a Victorian house, it has been modernized to the highest standards and caters for all patients including those with a disability, families with children and the elderly. The practice will be open from 9am – 5pm on weekdays as well as some evenings and Saturdays.

“We have five other family NHS practices in the South Gloucestershire area all of which are well established and popular services in their communities. We believe that NHS dentistry should be available to everyone and we are very lucky in South Gloucestershire that the NHS is able to provide this for a large part of the local population,” said dentist and practice owner Paul Drugan.

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Source: NHS South Gloucestershire

Police across South Gloucestershire say they worked hard with local communities to ensure a horror-free Halloween.

Across the district, officers visited local schools and youth clubs to talk to young people about ‘Trick or Treating’ safely and responsibly. The talks reminded youngsters not to go into people’s homes and explained that they could be arrested if someone’s property was damaged in a prank.

Police also gave out posters for people to display in their homes either welcoming callers or asking ‘Trick or Treaters’ to leave them in peace, through Neighbourhood Watch and to sheltered housing accommodation.

Local shop workers also played a part, refusing to sell flour and eggs to children in the run-up to Halloween at the request of neighbourhood teams.

The hard work paid off with the lowest number of 999 and non-emergency calls to Avon and Somerset police since 2008.

On the night, uniformed police officers were joined by Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and volunteers to provide a reassuring presence on the streets, while officers also patrolled in plain clothes.

Read on for details of selected incidents reported by the police teams »

Source: Avon and Somerset Police