A police watchdog has opened an investigation into how police handled the events leading up to a fatal explosion in Bristol. The case concerns the deaths of Jo Shaw and her former partner, Ryan Kelly, who die in the blast at a home in the Frenchay area of the city on 3 May. According to reports, the investigation will scrutinise Avon and Somerset Police’s contact with Shaw and Kelly, including how information was provided and any actions taken before the incident.
Multiple outlets report that Shaw, 35, sustains fatal injuries in the explosion, and Kelly, 41, is also killed. The watchdog’s inquiry focuses on police procedures and engagement relating to the couple prior to the deaths, rather than reopening the underlying criminal investigation. The investigation is described as part of the watchdog’s role in reviewing police conduct and decision-making in matters that involve serious outcomes, including fatalities.
