Police investigating after glass frontage smashed at Bristol bank

Red paint was also thrown over the Barclays branch

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 10th Jun 2024

Avon and Somerset Police say they're investigating after the windows of a bank in Bristol City Centre were smashed overnight.

Red paint was also thrown over the Barclays branch on Broadmead at about 03:10 this morning (10 June).

A spokesperson for the bank tell us they support the right to protest - but ask that campaigners do it in a way that respects customers, colleagues and property.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Bristol last night (Sunday 9 June).

"Officers were called at around 5.30pm to a report of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on the A370 Brunel Way.

"The pedestrian was taken to hospital. Despite the best efforts of emergency services personnel, she sadly died from her injuries. Her next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. They will be offered support by a specially-trained family liaison officer.

"A woman in her 60s has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs. She has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

"The road was closed to traffic travelling into Bristol before being reopened at around 9pm. We would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding while officers carried out their enquiries.

"If you were in the area and witnessed the collision, or have dashcam footage, please contact us on 101 and quote reference 5224148817."

A spokesperson for Barclays said:“We provide vital financial services to US, UK and European public companies that supply defence products to NATO and its allies.

"Barclays does not directly invest in these companies.​ The defence sector is fundamental to our national security and the UK government has been clear that supporting defence companies is compatible with ESG considerations.

"Decisions on the implementation of arms embargos to other nations are the job of respective elected governments.”

“While we support the right to protest, we ask that campaigners do so in a way which respects our customers, colleagues and property.”

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