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Attempted murder arrests after two hit-and-runs
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stolen Mini Cooper was allegedly deliberately driven at people on bikes. The car was involved in a hit-and-run after being driven into two boys riding a Sur-Ron electric motorbike at about 12:30 BST on Thursday on Teyfant Road in Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police said. At about 17:30 BST the same day it was also seen following a 19-year-old man on a scrambler-type off-road bike along Fulford Road, before colliding with him on Hareclive Road. The man was taken to hospital with facial injuries, while the two boys on the electric motorbike did not sustain serious injuries. All five suspects have been released on bail. Insp Terry Murphy said: "We are keeping an open mind about this investigation and at this time we believe the incidents are linked and we're treating the collisions as a deliberate act." More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol The black Mini Cooper is believed to have been stolen from a property in Speedwell overnight on 28 May, and was later found abandoned in Hillcrest. As well as attempted murder, one 16-year-old suspect was further arrested on suspicion of threatening a person with an offensive weapon, and for possessing a weapon for discharge of noxious liquid. Four of the suspects, two aged 18, one aged 17 and one aged 16, were additionally arrested on suspicion of having a corrosive substance in a public place and possession of a knife in a public place. Detectives are calling on anyone who saw the Mini in the area that day, saw either collision or who may have relevant dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact them. Insp Murphy said: "We want to reassure the community that we're carrying out a full and thorough investigation and we are taking these incidents extremely seriously." He added that there would be additional patrols by neighbourhood policing teams in the area in the coming days, as well as patrols by the mounted unit and the roads policing team. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Avon and Somerset Police
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Driver who killed man gets suspended sentence
A driver who caused the death of a 74-year-old pedestrian in a crash in Bristol last year has received a suspended sentence. Stuart Veck, 33, was driving a Peugeot 108 in Clifton on Saturday 21 December 2024 when he hit Paul Adams, who had been crossing the road, with his car. Mr Adams was taken to hospital where he died during the early hours of Christmas Eve, police said. Veck, of College Court, Fishponds, received an 18-week suspended prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving at an earlier hearing. He also received an 18-month driving disqualification and was ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work. Emergency services had been called to the crash on Whiteladies Road shortly after 11:35 GMT on 21 December 2024. CCTV showed Veck's car was stationary before he turned right from Whiteladies Road into Alma Road and crashed into Mr Adams. Veck stopped immediately after the crash and during a police interview stated he had not seen him crossing the road. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Mr Adams' family had said in tribute after his death he would be "sorely missed". They said he had lived in the Westbury-on-Trym area his entire life and had worked at Rolls Royce and Royal Mail before his retirement. Dai Nicholas, the Avon and Somerset Police officer in the case, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Adams. "A specially trained officer has continued to provide them with support throughout our investigation. "Stuart Veck admitted responsibility for what happened during the police interview and has today been sentenced accordingly. "This tragic case hopefully serves as a reminder to all road users that even in traffic at low speed, just a moment's lapse in concentration can have devastating consequences." Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Family's tribute to beloved husband killed in crash Pedestrian dies three days after collision with car Avon and Somerset Police
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Driver who killed man gets suspended sentence
A driver who caused the death of a 74-year-old pedestrian in a crash in Bristol last year has received a suspended sentence. Stuart Veck, 33, was driving a Peugeot 108 in Clifton on Saturday 21 December 2024 when he hit Paul Adams, who had been crossing the road, with his car. Mr Adams was taken to hospital where he died during the early hours of Christmas Eve, police said. Veck, of College Court, Fishponds, received an 18-week suspended prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving at an earlier hearing. He also received an 18-month driving disqualification and was ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work. Emergency services had been called to the crash on Whiteladies Road shortly after 11:35 GMT on 21 December 2024. CCTV showed Veck's car was stationary before he turned right from Whiteladies Road into Alma Road and crashed into Mr Adams. Veck stopped immediately after the crash and during a police interview stated he had not seen him crossing the road. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Mr Adams' family had said in tribute after his death he would be "sorely missed". They said he had lived in the Westbury-on-Trym area his entire life and had worked at Rolls Royce and Royal Mail before his retirement. Dai Nicholas, the Avon and Somerset Police officer in the case, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Adams. "A specially trained officer has continued to provide them with support throughout our investigation. "Stuart Veck admitted responsibility for what happened during the police interview and has today been sentenced accordingly. "This tragic case hopefully serves as a reminder to all road users that even in traffic at low speed, just a moment's lapse in concentration can have devastating consequences." Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Family's tribute to beloved husband killed in crash Pedestrian dies three days after collision with car Avon and Somerset Police
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Motorway traffic affected by smoke from nearby fire
People driving on the motorway in rush hour were met with large plumes of smoke earlier from a fire near a campsite. Avon Fire and Rescue Service were tackling a pile of rubbish that caught fire just off King Weston Lane in Avonmouth, Bristol. National Highways placed slow signs along the M5 in the area as the smoke travelled across the carriageway. A spokesperson for the fire service said there were no reports of any injuries and the fire had now been extinguished. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol They said they had found some gas cylinders in the area and efforts were made to ensure they were safe. One fire engine from Gloucester also assisted with extra water. Fire crews have now left the scene. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Avon Fire & Rescue Service
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28-05-2025
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Campaigner warns blackbird decline is 'taste of future'
A young ornithologist has warned that a mosquito-born disease linked to a sharp decline in blackbird populations is "a taste of what's to come". Mya-Rose Craig, from the Chew Valley in Somerset, said the spread of the Usutu virus is proof British wildlife is struggling "in a way people don't realise". Scientists are monitoring the spread of the virus amid warnings that mosquitoes and the diseases they carry may expand their range under climate change. Ms Craig, 23, who is known as BirdGirlUK on social media, has been campaigning for the environment since the age of 13. She said: "One of the reasons [blackbird decline] concerns me is because it's getting worse because of climate change." She added that with "warmer weather and increased flooding, it feels like kind of a taste of what's to come". More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Data published earlier this week revealed the Usutu virus has spread across most of southern England in just five years, and blackbird populations in Greater London have fallen as much as 40% in that time. Ms Craig, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bristol in 2020, told BBC Breakfast: "My biggest concern is that blackbirds are one of the most common species in the UK, they are everywhere. "When you hear bird song, it's quite often blackbirds that you are hearing, so I think [their decline] is quite upsetting." Ms Craig said she was a "big defender" of the UK's "small, brown" birds. "Our garden species are so special, which is why I find it so worrying - the speed of decline we are experiencing at the moment," she said. "Our wildlife is really, really struggling in the UK in a way I don't think people really realise." Ms Craig added that blackbirds are far from the only species to be hit by climate change, pointing out that starling populations have fallen 80% since the 1960s. "I think a lot of the time, when we are talking about species decline, it feels very separate, but actually imagine a city without bird song - it has a really terrible knock on effect on people as well," she said. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds Birdgirl pleads for climate action after heatwave 'Birdgirl' receives honorary doctorate aged 17
