Two arrested after teenager stabbed in Bedminster
Armed police were called to the scene on Tuesday evening
Two teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in South Bristol on Tuesday (August 23).
Armed officers from Avon and Somerset Police were called to the scene at around 7pm on Marksbury Road in Bedminster, while a police helicopter was also deployed.
In an update issued this morning (August 24) officers say the arrested pair are just 15 and 16-years-old.
Detective Inspector Peter Walker said: “We understand the concern an incident like this which involves young people will cause the community and we’d like to reassure them we’re carrying out a thorough investigation into what took place.
“While we are at the early stages of our inquiry, we believe this to be an isolated incident involving individuals known to each other.
“Officers have already spoken to a number of witnesses and have also been going door-to-door to see if anyone has any additional information."
CCTV from the area is being reviewed while specialists examine the scene.
There will also be extra reassurance patrols in the area.
It comes after the government awarded millions of pounds in funding to Avon and Somerset Police to help tackle serious violence.
“This Grip funding – £2.2million over three years – has enabled us to introduce high-visibility insight-led patrols in locations across the Avon and Somerset area where evidence suggests serious violence is most likely to occur," DI Walker said.
“We’re also committed to working in close partnership with early invention teams, local authorities and other partners to understand and tackle the underlying causes of serious violence.
“Neighbourhood policing teams are also carrying out days and weeks of action, working closely with education and youth groups to deter and divert young people who are vulnerable to exploitation and involvement from criminal activity and violence.
“In addition, specially trained Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and School Link Officers are also providing targeted education to young people in schools and youth settings on a whole host of topics from knife crime through to exploitation.”
The victim of the attack was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be either life threatening or life changing.
Anyone with any information about what happened is urged to call 101 and quote the reference 5222203576.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.