Man kills himself and ex-partner after detonating explosive inside Bristol home
Ryan Kelly sustained serious injuries in a blast that also killed his former partner in a home in Bristol earlier this month
www.walesonline.co.ukI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now, but here’s what’s publicly known about Ryan Kelly in Bristol as of the most recent reports I can reference:
- A Bristol blast in early May 2026 led to the death of Ryan Kelly, 41, with police treating the event as a homicide and investigating it as a deliberate act. Jo Shaw, Kelly’s former partner, also died in the incident, and several others were injured. Reports indicate the inquest into Kelly’s death was adjourned to later in the summer to allow for additional evidence and reports to be gathered.[1][10]
- Several outlets reported on named victims and ongoing investigations, with coverage noting that investigators are pursuing the circumstances surrounding the explosion and whether it involved an explosive device or other malicious intent.[3][5][10]
- Media surrounding the case has included background details about Kelly’s past, including prior criminal associations and mentions of drug-related activity in the Bristol area connected to the broader case narrative, as reported by some outlets. These elements are part of ongoing discussions in the press but should be treated carefully pending formal inquest results.[8][3]
Would you like a brief summary with the latest official statements and inquest dates, or a timeline of the reported developments as they’ve emerged? I can also look for updates from specific outlets (e.g., BBC, Guardian) if you want focused sources.