The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Avon and Somerset police's contact with Jo Shaw, who died in an explosion in Bristol on May 3rd. Her former partner, Ryan Kelly, also died in the incident, which is being treated as a homicide. The investigation covers a five-year period.
Two people have died following an explosion at a residential property in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police were called to the domestic-related incident at 06:17 BST with the explosion occurring at 06:30 BST. Three people including a child were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The incident has been declared major and is being treated as suspicious but not as terrorism. Residents were evacuated to a local Harvester restaurant while officers conduct inquiries at a linked property in Speedwell.
Two people have been killed following an explosion at a residential address in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police declared a major incident and evacuated nearby residents to a local restaurant. The force said the incident is not being treated as suspected terrorism.
Two adults have died following an explosion at a house on Sterncourt Road in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police declared a major incident after the explosion occurred at approximately 6.30am on Sunday. The cause is being treated as suspicious, though police have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and are not treating it as a suspected terrorist event. Residents within the police cordon are being evacuated to a temporary rest centre.
Avon and Somerset Police have cordoned off Sterncourt Road in Frenchay, Bristol, and evacuated residents from a number of properties as a precaution. A bomb disposal unit is at the scene. Police have not confirmed the nature of the incident and are asking people to avoid the area.
