Man charged with attempted murder after teenager stabbed in The Horsefair

A 16-year-old boy injured in the attack remains in a critical condition in hospital

Mcdonalds, The Horsefair
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 18th Feb 2024

A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident outside a fast food restaurant earlier this month in Bristol.

The incident saw a 16-year-old boy stabbed back on February 8th, with the charged man now remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance tomorrow (19 February).

19-year-old Joel Binnings, from Fishponds, has been kept in custody following two charges, which include attempted murder and possessing a knife in public.

In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police add: "The charges relate to a stabbing which happened at about 8.15pm on Thursday 08 February at McDonalds in The Horsefair, Bristol.

"A 16-year-old boy injured in the attack remains in a critical condition in hospital and our thoughts are with his family.

"Two men aged 18 and 19 who were previously arrested in connection with the incident are on conditional police bail, while a 13-year-old boy has been released without charge."

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