Gloucestershire Constabulary

03/09/2026

An officer who enjoys helping people and puts her all into supporting her local community has been named Neighbourhood Officer of the Year at the inaugural Gloucestershire Police Federation Recognition Awards.

PC Jill Bundock– who works in Cheltenham and has been a police officer for 22 years - is highly regarded and respected within the force and by outside agencies.

When she is out with partner agencies or her local team addressing concerns in the community, she often manages to sort out issues that would otherwise have led to tensions.

Her approach to neighbourhood policing is caring as well as professional: she has fed dogs that were abandoned in a flat; taken residents to doctors’ appointments; and arranged food parcels for vulnerable residents.

She said: “I enjoy the safeguarding side, and I enjoy helping people. That way, the community gets to see the police in perhaps more of a positive light. I want people to have faith that if they need anything, they've got somebody they can go to.”

In an example of how she helps the community, PC Bundock said: “A woman who used to be a drug user rang me the other day and told me she’d just been awarded custody of her daughter. She said thank you for believing in her. It's just really nice to have somebody that's come out the other side.”

PC Bundock is also in charge of the ‘Hamper Scamper’ appeal, which provides Christmas presents for children in Gloucestershire who may not have otherwise received gifts.

She uses the funds, and often her own money, to buy the presents – looking for bargains all year long – then wraps and delivers them. Over 150 struggling families benefitted from the scheme last year, and it brings much joy to children over the festive period.

She said: “It's chaos at Christmas time, but I love doing it. And it's a really good example for my children to see, and they even help me wrap.”

When she heard she was receiving an award, she said she was “overwhelmed”, adding: “I'm very lucky that I love my job.”

A colleague said: “Jill is an incredible police officer who, year on year, shows her dedication and commitment to her role, securing justice for the most prolific offenders that affect the community while constantly building trust with local people.”

Gloucestershire Police Federation Chair Adam Williams said: “What a police officer. What a person.

“Jill is a fine example of what a neighbourhood officer should be, making her community a better and safer place for residents to live and raise their families.

“She is an incredibly well deserving winner of this award.”

PC Bundock will attend the 2026 Gloucestershire Police Federation Recognition Awards on Thursday 10 September 2026.

The Gloucestershire Police Federation Recognition Awards are in association with Bluline Health.

Also sponsoring the Awards are Gloucestershire Police Group Insurance Scheme, Niche, Uniform Mortgages, Police Friendly, Warren & Co, Philip Williams, Police Mortgages, Axon, Accord, No1 Copperpot Credit Union, Quick Mortgages, Temple Legal and Serve and Protect Credit Union.

03/09/2026

Officers are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was assaulted by a group of teenagers in Tewkesbury on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August).

We were called with a report that a group of teenage boys had assaulted a man in his 90s in the Priors Park area of the town.

It was reported that three teenagers on bicycles had approached the man, shouted verbal abuse and hit him on the back of the head whilst he was walking along Foresters Road onto Abbots Road between 3.20pm and 4pm.

The man was not injured but needed to use his walking stick to stop himself from falling over and was shaken by what happened.

Officers from the Tewkesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team have conducted house-to-house enquiries in the area. It is believed that the teenagers cycled from Tewkesbury Town Centre through the alleys, possibly down Belfry Drive, Despenser Road and onto Foresters Road.

Following the incident the group cycled down Abbots Road onto Queens Road and made their way to Walton Cardiff.

A number of people were in the area at the time and officers believed the occupants of two vehicles which drove past may what seen what happened.

Officers are asking these motorists to make contact as well as anyone else with information, CCTV or dashcam footage which could help with the investigation.

Information can be submitted by completing the following online form quoting occurrence 53260075965: https://orlo.uk/SI1OS

02/09/2026

We're appealing for witnesses after two dogs attacked a woman in Malswick, near Newent over the weekend.

The incident happened shortly before 3pm on Saturday (29 August) and left the victim with significant injuries to her arm, as well as other bite wounds on her body.

She had been delivering a parcel to a property in Malswick when two Cane Corsos attacked her. It is understood that the owner was not home at the time.

The woman, aged in her 30s, managed to call police and was able to get inside her vehicle for safety while she waited for help to arrive.

Officers attended and a police dog handler secured the dogs behind the gates. The owner was then contacted and both dogs were seized.

The woman was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by paramedics and she remains there for further surgery and treatment.

A man was arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control and has since been released on police bail while an investigation continues.

The local area is understood to be popular with dog walkers and investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, or from anyone who has any information relating to any previous incidents involving the two dogs.

Under Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, it is an offence to have a dog dangerously out of control in any place, including all private property.

Anyone with information is asked to provide this to us online by completing the following form and quoting occurrence 53260074742: https://orlo.uk/0DQ52

02/09/2026

Keep your eyes on our socials to read more stories about the incredible people from our force who are nominated for one of the Gloucestershire Police Federation Recognition Awards.

An officer whose work ethic and positive attitude make her the “person everyone wants on their team” has been named Response Officer of the Year at the inaugural Gloucestershire Police Federation Recognition Awards.

PC Georgie Parry joined the police in 2019 after serving as a Special Constable, and has been on C Shift Response since 2021, where she has thrived - always working hard and boosting her team’s morale with her upbeat attitude.

A colleague said: “Georgie is so dedicated, so relentlessly positive, and so incapable of saying ‘no’ that she may actually be powered by solar energy, or else take-away coffee!”

Her team says that her work ethic is “extraordinary”.

Georgie said: “I enjoy working in response policing as every day is different and I like the chaos a shift can bring. I’m very chatty and love being out and about talking to people. I always bring a sense of humour and try to keep spirits high as I think that can make all the difference to someone’s day.

"I enjoy challenges and in recent years have taken up the role of tutor Constable to help student officers. I thrive off helping others and find it humbling when I see them go on to become established police officers."

"C shift Gloucester really are the reason I’ve stayed on response for more than six years. The love and support they have given, to navigate me through tough times, I’ll always be grateful for. Every single one of them deserved this award so I’m extremely honoured to have received it."

No task is too big or too stressful, and Georgie approaches everything with respect and enthusiasm, even when it means finishing late. She tutors younger-in-service colleagues with patience and good humour, which she also encourages in her tutees.

Georgie also provides exceptional victim care. She approaches every interaction with empathy, kindness and a genuine desire to help.

Gloucestershire Police Federation Chair Adam Williams said: “Georgie brings light, laughter and relentless dedication to her team. Her colleagues describe her as one of the hardest-working response officers they’ve worked with, and she very much deserves this award.”

PC Parry will attend the 2026 Gloucestershire Police Federation Recognition Awards on Thursday 10 September 2026.

The Gloucestershire Police Federation Recognition Awards are in association with Bluline Health.

Also sponsoring the Awards are Gloucestershire Police Group Insurance Scheme, Niche, Uniform Mortgages, Police Friendly, Warren & Co, Philip Williams, Police Mortgages, Axon, Accord, No1 Copperpot Credit Union, Quick Mortgages, Temple Legal and Serve and Protect Credit Union.

01/09/2026

We've released images of two people who we'd like to speak to in connection with a burglary and car theft from a property in Cheltenham.

It was reported that two unknown offenders forced entry to a property in the Tivoli area of the town at around 5.30am on Monday 17 August.

Once inside, the offenders searched the property before stealing car keys to an Audi RS4 which they then took from the driveway.

Officers have conducted a forensic examination of the scene as well as house to house and CCTV enquiries, but they are yet to identify the males pictured, and are now asking for assistance from the public.

While we know they aren't the greatest images, we're hopeful that somebody might still recognise them and come forward.

Anyone who recognises them, or has information which might be relevant, is asked to complete the following online form quoting incident 53260070957: https://orlo.uk/8M1ov

Did you know you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers? More information can be found here: https://orlo.uk/icsPw

01/09/2026

A Cheltenham man has been banned from parts of the town after being handed an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI).

Nathan Hayward, aged 34, has been given the order in a bid to curb his behaviour. An interim ASBI was granted by Gloucester County Court on 3 July, which was made full and final on 13 August.

Over several weeks, Gloucestershire Police received a number of complaints about his actions towards members of the local community, including abusive and threatening behaviour.

As a result, Cheltenham Solace, working in partnership with officers from the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Policing Team, were able to secure the injunction against him.

Under the injunction, Hayward is now forbidden from:

* Engaging in conduct which causes alarm, harassment or distress to any person in Cheltenham or Gloucester;
* Using or threatening to use violence towards any person in Gloucestershire;
* Being in Warwick Place, Cheltenham at any time;
* Being in Grove Street, Cheltenham at any time.

This ASBI runs until 3 July 2027 and Hayward can be arrested if he breaches any part of it.

Members of the public should report any incidents involving Hayward to Gloucestershire Police, either through the website or on 101: https://orlo.uk/T2fJL

Solace is a multi-agency team, including officers from Gloucestershire Police and local councils, dedicated to combatting anti-social behaviour.

28/08/2026

We're appealing for dashcam footage following two reports of robberies in Gloucester earlier this month.

The first incident happened on Hempsted Lane shortly before 11pm on Saturday 15 August.

A man approached the victim, grabbed him by the collar and asked what he had on him. The victim was able to escape and alert the police.

A short time later, a man approached the second victim as he was standing on Stroud Road.

The suspect asked the victim if he had any money and, when the victim replied no, the suspect pulled out what appeared to be a knife and threatened to stab him if he was lying. The victim handed over a small amount of money.

The suspect then walked away after being spooked by an orange BMW which drove past.

Investigating officers believe the same suspect was involved in both incidents.

He was described as being black, 6ft in height and had curly hair. He was wearing black clothes and a balaclava.

A 15-year-old boy from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He has been released on bail while enquiries continue.

We're now asking for anyone who may have seen anything in the areas at the time of the offences to come forward.

We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage which they believe to be relevant.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police through the website, quoting reference number 53260070712: https://orlo.uk/C9qRZ

Alternatively you can call police on 101 or report it anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

28/08/2026

Positive action has been taken by our Neighbourhood Policing Teams as part of a week of action targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB).

The operation, which began on Monday (24 August) and is running until tomorrow (Saturday 29 August), focuses on making town and city centres safer by tackling ASB, shoplifting and illegal electric vehicles.

Officers from Neighbourhood Policing Teams across the county have taken part in days of action and proactive patrols at known hotspots to deter anti-social behaviour and related crime.

Combined efforts from teams across the county have seen nearly 50 officers spend 229 hours patrolling the streets of Gloucestershire.

Results from so far this week include:
• Four arrests made and three people charged with offences;
• The seizure of three illegal e-scooters;
• Alcohol seizures as part of Public Space Protection Order enforcement. Sealed alcohol containers can be seized if it is believed that the owner is likely to commit anti-social behaviour as a result of consumption;
• Seven stop searches being conducted;
• Six Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) warning letters issued. These are formal notices issued to individuals, businesses, or organisations to stop anti-social behaviour that negatively affects the community;
• Leaflet drops following reports of nuisance behaviour;
• Several interactions with delivery riders and drivers ensuring they had the correct insurance and documentation.

A day of action in Gloucester saw officers arrest three people, seize 11 open cans of alcohol and disperse a group of teenagers who were fighting in the street.

A dispersal order has since been issued to disrupt anti-social behaviour in the city centre.

The Section 34 order began at 3.45pm yesterday (Thursday 27 August) and runs until 3.45pm tomorrow (Saturday 29 August).

It covers part of the city centre including Black Dog Way/Gouda Way to the North, Trier Way to the East, Llanthony Road/Castle Meads Way to the West and St Ann Way/Trier Way to the South.

Elsewhere in the county, officers from Cheltenham were joined by local MP Max Wilkinson on Wednesday (26 August) for a foot patrol along the High Street and at known ASB hotspots.

The team also spoke to several members of the public who wanted to say thank you for the visible presence or ask about crime prevention advice.

Officers across the county have also engaged with businesses and partner agencies to ensure that any incidents are reported at the earliest opportunity.

Superintendent James Glansfield, Head of Neighbourhood Policing, said: "Anti-social behaviour is an issue faced by towns and cities all across the country and we're aware of the impact that it causes for the residents of Gloucestershire.

"Whilst we have seen a reduction in reported ASB this summer compared to last year, we know far too many people continue to be affected.

"A lot of positive action has taken place by our Neighbourhood Policing Teams throughout the summer with a collective push this week and continuing through the bank holiday weekend.

"Activity these past few months has seen more than 40 e-scooters and bikes seized from riders causing public nuisance, numerous arrests made and individuals brought to justice. Our work will continue to tackle ASB through the autumn.

"We have received a lot of praise from members of the public and businesses who have seen officers taking part in proactive activity and I would like to thank everyone who has played a part in making the streets of Gloucestershire as safe as possible.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage anyone experiencing ASB to report it through our online reporting form or by calling 101. We want everyone to feel safe in Gloucestershire."

28/08/2026

A man has been charged in connection with a pursuit which took place on the M5 yesterday (Thursday 27 August).

Officers attempted to stop the driver of a car as they were witnessed to be speeding and driving dangerously.

A man was detained following a pursuit which took place between junctions 11 and Gloucester Services on the southbound carriageway.

Callum McLuckie, aged 41 and of Pailton Road in Solihull, has since been charged with the following offences:
• Dangerous driving
• Failing to stop a vehicle when required to do so by a police officer
• Driving a motor vehicle when above the legal alcohol limit
• Aggravated vehicle taking

He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 13 October.

Investigating officers are now asking anyone who was travelling between junctions 11 and Gloucester Services on the southbound carriageway of the motorway at around 12.45pm yesterday and has dashcam footage to make contact.

Information can be provided online by completing the following form and quoting occurrence 53260074114: https://orlo.uk/mWO9x

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28/08/2026

Following a CCTV appeal earlier this week, a woman has come forward in connection with a report of the theft of money from a cash machine in Gloucester.

Enquiries are continuing. We'd like to thank all those who shared our appeal or provided information.