Police investigating Bristol killing release photo of suspected murder weapon

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for more information on the murder of Andre Gayle in Bristol.

Andre was killed in Easton in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday (August 31) after being stabbed outside Easton Community Centre.

Thirteen people, aged between 16 and 40, have already been arrested in connection with the 29-year-old's murder. There have been no charges to date.

The police now believe that Andre was involved in an altercation in the car park by Easton Jamia Mosque in St Marks Road around 25 minutes before he was stabbed.

He was then chased to near Easton Community Centre and attacked, dying in hospital from his injuries two days later.

They are also hoping to find the weapon pictured below, which they believe was used in the murder - as Det Supt James Riccio, who leads the Major Crime Investigation Team, explains:

“A still image we’re releasing today shows a person chasing Andre holding a large knife, which we believe was the one used in the attack on him. We’ve not been able to recover this weapon yet. Do you know where it is?

“We know there were other people in the area who would have seen one or both incidents, who’ve not come forward for whatever reason. I want them to know, that we’re only interested in bringing those responsible for Andre’s murder to justice so they’re unable to inflict harm on anyone else.

“Please come forward and speak to us, or if you have photos or footage on your mobile phone which could help us piece together exactly what happened that night, please send it to us via the Major Incident Public Portal (details below).

“This remains a significant investigation in which we’ve so far collected 1,052 exhibits, compiled 199 reports, taken 85 statements and carried out 13 interviews.

“Andre’s family have been devastated by his death at the age of just 29. Our specialist family liaison officer is keeping them updated on the progress of this investigation and we hope those with information will think of the torment they are going through and do the right thing.”

You can call the Major Crime Investigation Team on 101, quoting reference number 5220197024, or you can supply information or footage through the Major Incident Public Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/5220C08-PO1

If you don’t want to speak to the police, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give information anonymously. They don’t ask for your name or trace your call.