15th arrest over Knowle West deaths

Teenagers Max Dixon and Mason Rist lost their lives on Saturday 27 January

Max Dixon and Mason Rist lost their lives during an incident on Illminster Avenue
Author: James DiamondPublished 27th Mar 2024

Police have made a 15th arrest in connection with the deaths of two teenage boys in Knowle West.

Max Dixon (16) and Mason Rist (15) both lost their lives after being stabbed on Illminster Avenue on Saturday 27 January.

Avon and Somerset Police arrested a 30-year-old man on Saturday (23 March) on suspicion of assisting an offender.

He has since been released under investigation.

Of the 15 people arrested to date, seven have been charged in connection with the incident and all are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 26 April.

Four people have been bailed, two released on investigation and two released without any further action being taken.

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