Teenage boy injured during aggravated burglary in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for information after the teenager was stabbed during the incident yesterday afternoon (July 31)
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for information after an aggravated burglary in Bristol where a boy, in his late teens, was stabbed.
It happened at 15:40 yesterday afternoon (July 31) on Wallingford Road, where it's reported two people wearing balaclavas forced themselves into a house.
The victim was taken to hospital where he was given stitches for the stab wound before being discharged the same day.
The offenders, who were both male, left the scene following the incident. A search of the area was subsequently carried out by attending officers but they were not located.
A cordon which was put in place around the house has now been lifted.
Detective Sergeant Clare Ball said: “We believe this was an isolated incident in which two people have targeted a specific address.
“Officers responded within minutes of being called but unfortunately the offenders had already left on a motorbike or motorbikes.
“A number of investigative actions have already been carried out, including house to house enquiries and a review of CCTV from the area, and as a result of these we have obtained footage of the two offenders.
“Neighbourhood officers continue to patrol the area and we now need the public’s assistance in helping us to understand what happened. If anyone has any information which could help us please approach an officer or contact us on the phone or online.”
If you can help, you are urged to phone 101 and use the reference 5223183834.
You can also report online.