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Bristol Post
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Kirstie McCrum

Armed officers descend on Bristol after person threatened with handgun

Police investigating an aggravated burglary in Fishponds, Bristol, have issued CCTV images in an appeal for information.

The incident happened at about 11am on Wednesday 24 November in the Rosedale Road/Gorse Hill area.

Two men called at the property.

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The householder described being threatened with what they believed to be a handgun before the men took cash from the property and made off.

Armed officers were deployed to search the area following a 999 call but there was no trace of the suspects.


The householders have had a home security review from our Be Home Safe team and support from our victim care service.

The aggravated burglary took place in Fishponds (Avon and Somerset Police/CCTV)



As part of the ongoing investigation officers are keen to identify and trace these two men seen on camera in the area.

One is described as wearing black clothing, the other a green jacket and a black mask and hat.

If you recognise the men in the pictures, witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time or have dashcam footage which could help, please call 101 and give the reference 5221276637.

Alternatively ring the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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