Arrest after man dies in Bradley Stoke
A man in his 50s is being questioned on suspicion of murder
Last updated 20th Nov 2023
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in South Gloucestershire.
Officers were called to a residential address in Honeysuckle Close, Bradley Stoke, at about 3.20am on Saturday morning, to reports that a man had been stabbed and was critically wounded. Emergency services attended but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He received hospital treatment on Saturday but has since been discharged.
Formal identification has yet to be completed but police say they believe the deceased to be a man in his 30s. His next of kin has been informed.
A forensic post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts go out to the man’s family following yesterday’s tragic events. We will ensure they receive support from specially-trained officers to help them and to keep them informed of our investigation.
“Our investigation is at an early stage, but at this moment in time we’d like to reassure the people of Bradley Stoke this is believed to have been an isolated incident.
“A police cordon remains in place while enquiries are carried out at the scene, so people can expect to see an increased police presence in the area. It’s likely those important enquiries will take a few days to complete, and we are grateful for neighbours’ understanding.
“There is not considered to be any wider risk to the public, but we’d urge anyone with concerns to speak to the local neighbourhood team or officers on the cordon who will be happy to help as best they can.”