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Man killed in Bristol stabbing as police arrest three suspects

byDaniel Jae Webb
21 August 2024 | 5.06pm
Man killed in Bristol stabbing as police arrest three suspects
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A man has been killed in a stabbing in Bristol – as police arrest three suspects.

Emergency services were called to Filton Avenue, Horfield, at around 3.45am this morning (Wednesday) following reports of a man with knife wounds.

The victim, a man believed to be in his late 30s, was able to get into a car – a black Volkswagen – and drive a short distance to Oakley Road.

It’s understood the injured man then fell unconscious, having suffered significant blood loss. A person who was with him in the vehicle called 999 and medics attempted to save his life.

He was rushed to the Major Trauma Centre at Southmead Hospital for urgent care, where he died a short time after his arrival.

Three men, aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of murder at around 4.20am. They remain in custody for questioning by Major Crime Investigation Team detectives.

Forensic work is ongoing at the scene in Filton Avenue this afternoon – with the road closed in both directions. Oakley Road was also closed, but has since reopened.

Chief Inspector Keith Smith, of the North Bristol Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts first and foremost are with the family of the man who has died today.

“They have been informed of what has happened and will be supported by a specially-trained officer while we investigate these tragic circumstances.

“The formal identification process will need to be completed, but we understand the man who died was in his late-30s. A forensic post-mortem examination will also be carried out as part of our inquiries.

“Three men, all in their 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in police custody at this time.

“Our Major Crime Investigation Team will be leading the murder investigation to establish precisely what has happened.

“This is clearly a hugely distressing time for the man’s family and therefore would ask people are sensitive to that and avoid speculating about what may have taken place while those inquiries are carried out.”

Ch Insp Smith continued: “This news will understandably cause upset and concern within the local community and therefore we will ensure officers carry out additional high-visibility patrols in the area over the next few days especially.

“We’d urge anyone who is worried to please approach those officers and share your concerns with them because they will be happy to stop, listen and provide help where necessary.

“There is a road closure along Filton Avenue at the moment to enable investigations work to be carried out, but we will ensure it is reopened as soon as possible.”

Anybody who may have footage from the surrounding area, including dashcam, or witnessed what happened is asked to police call 101 and quote reference number 5224220087.

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