General · 5 May 2026

Bristol woman, 35, dies after house blast

A woman's death in a Bristol house explosion is being treated as a homicide by police. Jo Shaw, 35, and Ryan Kelly, 41, died on Sunday morning after he forced his way into her house with an explosive device. Three other people, including a child, received minor injuries, and police had previous contact with Ms Shaw over domestic incidents.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 May 2026 at 17:28

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