Man and ex-partner killed in Bristol blast after he forced entry into house
Summary
A man forced his way into a house in Bristol with an explosive device, resulting in a blast that killed both him and his ex-partner. Police are treating the woman's death as a homicide and believe the explosion was deliberate but not related to terrorism.Key Facts
- The incident happened early Sunday morning in Bristol on Sterncourt Road, Speedwell.
- The woman who died is believed to be 35-year-old Jo Shaw, and the man who died is her former partner, Ryan Kelly, 41.
- Police received a call at 6:17 a.m. reporting a domestic incident and a possible explosive device.
- The explosion occurred two minutes after the police were warned about the device.
- Three other people were treated for minor injuries but did not need hospital stays.
- Avon and Somerset police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior domestic incidents involving the people in the house.
- The army’s bomb disposal team helped ensure the area was safe before residents were allowed back.
- Police do not believe there is any wider risk to the public, and the case is not linked to terrorism.
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