A 13-year-old boy has appeared before Northavon Magistrates to face a charge of assault with intent to rob and another of possession of an offensive weapon. The case follows an incident in which a 14-year-old boy reported an attempted robbery in Page Road, Staple Hill on Sunday October 18 2009. A second boy arrested in connection with the incident has
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South Gloucestershire police arrested two youths after a car was broken into a Frampton Cotterell on Tuesday October 20 2009. Officers attended and arrested two boys nearby. A 15-year-old boy from Downend and a 16-year-old boy from Staple Hill were both released on police bail pending further enquiries. Police remind motorists to be vigilant as there is a seasonal increase
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The Patchway Neighbourhood Team is offering local young people pizza and cola at a special event aimed at finding out what problems they face in the community. Patchway Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer Pat Gardener said: “Young people are just as much part of the community as anyone else, and we need to make sure that we are tackling any
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Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery and a robbery on Thursday 15th October 2009 which we believe may be linked. The first incident occurred at approximately 3.10pm in Mangotsfield, when a 12 year old boy was walking towards steps which lead to Bridge Road. He was approached by four men riding mountain bikes. One of the men
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Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident where a female was verbally abused and harassed at her home in Frampton Cottrell on Saturday the 17th October 2009. The incident occurred at approximately 11.55pm, when the female occupier of a property in Rectory Road, answered the door to a group of approximately 5 youths who were continually banging loudly on
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An operation to drive home road safety messages to nuisance drivers in Yate and Chipping Sodbury led to nine vehicles being ordered off the road. The Neighbourhood Team worked with Avon and Somerset Constabulary’s specialist Road Policing Unit, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), Avon Fire and Rescue Service and South Gloucestershire Council’s environmental services, road safety and anti-social
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Police investigating a theft from a car and shed in Hallen on Thursday night, October 15, have recovered the property and arrested a man. Patrolling officers stopped a van in Oldland Common on Friday October 16 2009 and seized car audio equipment and other items suspected of being stolen. A 21-year-old man from Oldland Common has been released on police
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Police investigating a number of arsons in the Alveston area have arrested five young men as part of their enquiries. Since July 2009 there have been 15 incidents reported of bins, bushes, fences, a vehicle and even outbuildings being set alight. Thankfully no one has been hurt. The neighbourhood team has been working with the fire and rescue service, local
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Two young men are to face magistrates after an incident in which another youth was robbed in Longwell Green. It happened in Craven Way in August, when a 17-year-old was punched in the face and three youths made off with his bicycle. A 14-year-old from Kingswood and a 17-year-old from Warmley have both been charged with robbery and bailed to
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Police have reiterated their appeal for information following the murder of Bath hospital worker Melanie Hall. Melanie’s parents reinforced the police appeal at a press conference yesterday (Thursday). Since then around 25 calls have been made to the police incident room with information. But more is needed. Meanwhile detailed forensic investigations are still continuing in a bid to establish the
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