Man shot in hand by police in Bristol
It follows a welfare check in Portishead on Wednesday afternoon
Last updated 1st May 2025
Police called at around 3.45pm on Wednesday to Merlin Park, in Portishead, to check on the welfare of a man.
Armed officers were deployed due to the mention of a firearm and negotiators attempted to engage with a man inside a property.
Sometime later a police firearm was discharged.
A man has been taken to hospital to receive treatment for an injury to his hand which is not believed to be life-threatening.
No officers were injured in the incident.
A cordon remains in place while enquiries are ongoing but do not believe there is any wider risk to the public.