Group of boys arrested over incidents 'involving BB-type gun' in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for information
Last updated 20th Feb 2024
A group of boys have been arrested following incidents described by Avon and Somerset Police as 'involving a BB-type gun' in Bristol City Centre.
It follows a group of boys, who were seen in Cabot Circus at about 8.45pm last week (January 12) 'in possession of a BB-type handgun',
Officers say the gun was reportedly fired, causing passers-by alarm, the police deployed to the scene to search for them.
Avon and Somerset Police added: "Later that evening three teenage girls approached patrolling police officers and reported being fired at by a group of boys. Two of the girls had pellet wounds and went to hospital for treatment.
"Just before 8.30pm a group of boys enter an independent convenience shop in Broad Quay and again a BB gun was fired. Thankfully no one was hurt.
"Officers arrested three 14-year-old boys at about 8.20pm but were unable to locate the described weapon.
"The boys - who were visiting the city from outside the Avon and Somerset policing area - have been released on bail with conditions not to come to Bristol pending further enquiries.
"If you saw any of these incidents or have any other information which could help the police investigation, please call 101 and give the reference 5224037892."
You are reminded that there will be an increased uniformed police presence in the city centre over the next few days.
That's as neighbourhood teams continue to carry out reassurance patrols.