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Avon and Somerset Police

Taunton bike robbery

Cyclists, 13, have bikes stolen after being “deliberately driven at” and threatened

Avon and Somerset Police said the teenagers were unharmed but left shaken following the incident

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 10:53
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Riverside path, St Anne’s, Bristol

Cyclist mugged by machete-wielding masked men in yet another violent bikejacking

The terrifying attack, which left the cyclist with cuts and bruises, comes less than a month after a similar bikejacking attempt on a path in Bristol

Fri, Dec 23, 2022 15:02
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(Avon and Somerset Police) bus driver knocks cyclist into hedge

Bus driver pleads guilty to careless driving after cyclist pushed into hedge

Avon and Somerset Police says the incident highlights the importance of camera footage and third-party reporting

Thu, May 19, 2022 15:51
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

“You think police would take a hit and run quite seriously” says disappointed Bristol cyclist who caught collision on camera

Police say six-month statute of limitations expired “because of the time taken to make appropriate and necessary checks”

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 15:27
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Avon and Somerset Police highlight horrific crash as close pass operation launched – but not everyone is impressed

“The first time I saw the remains of my bike, I cried,” says cyclist hit by overtaking driver

Wed, May 15, 2019 18:23
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Video: Van driver pulls out into cyclist – “No requirement to report” says police website

“Sorry mate, I didn’t see you”

Thu, Apr 11, 2019 16:18
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Lower Bristol Road, Bath (via StreetView).jpg

Close-pass crackdown in Bath aborted because gridlock meant cyclists were overtaking cars

Police claim operation was “a success in raising awareness” – but concede that they will have to review timing and location for their next attempt

Wed, Jun 07, 2017 10:50
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Avon and Somerset close-pass operation to use cycling footage shot by off-duty officers

Close pass crackdown at key locations today

Fri, Jun 02, 2017 11:29
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Bristol and Bath will see close pass operation this Spring as Avon & Somerset police look to improve cyclist safety

Avon and Somerset Police confirm roll out of the close pass operation in an evidence-based approach to tackling dangerous driving and protecting those on foot and bikes

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 18:02
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Close pass policing could be rolled out to 16 forces: is yours one?

West Midlands Police say all 16 forces who attended a close pass training day showed a "real keenness" to take on the initiative

Wed, Jan 18, 2017 17:23
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