Man in hospital after stabbing

A man has been taken to hospital after a serious assault in Bristol.

Author: Molly CrossleyPublished 22nd Oct 2023
Last updated 29th Jan 2024

Police attended Prewett Street in Redcliffe yesterday (Saturday October 21st) after they received reports of a person suffering from multiple stab wounds from a number of individuals.

The offenders immediately fled the scene in the direction of Ship lane and inquiries are ongoing to identify them. The National Police Air Service helicopter and armed forces aided the search.

Paramedics tended to the victim and he was taken to the hospital with injuries not thought to be life threatening.

Witnesses are being urged to come forward with any information or footage that may help the investigation.

Officers are no longer at the scene.

Call 101 and quote reference number 5223257705 with any information about the assault.