Nine people arrested over stabbing in Bristol
Two men were found injured in the Easton area of the city early this morning
Nine people have been arrested over a stabbing in Bristol, which has left a man in a serious condition.
Police are at the scene and a cordon remains in place following an assault which happened near Rawnsley Park in the Easton area of the city at around 4.40am this morning (Sunday 9th June).
Two men in their 20s have been taken to hospital with knife wounds, one of whom is in serious condition.
The nine people in custody are being held on suspicion of attempted murder.
Avon and Somerset Police believe the individuals involved are known to each other.
Easton Way is closed between the junction with Stapleton Road and Pennywell Road. There is also no access to Easton Way from Old Market.
Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Scott Hill said:
“This is a significant incident and I am conscious there have been a number of similar incidents of this nature over the past few months.
“I also understand there is a great deal of concern among the community around knife crime. We remain dedicated to reducing serious violence and knife crime, especially among young people. Earlier this year, we launched a proactive operation targeting serious violence and knife crime and we are working closely with partners to identify and tackle the root causes.
“A police cordon remains in place in Beaumont Terrace and Rawnsley Park and officers will be providing an increased high-visibility presence in the area over the coming days.
“If you have any concerns or questions, please do speak to our officers out on patrol.”
Avon and Somerset Police want to hear from anyone who was in the Stapleton Road / Rawnsley Park area between 4.15am - 5am this morning - or anyone who may have video footage of what happened.