Four boys arrested over Bristol stabbing

The group are all aged 16 or younger

The victim was stabbed outside John Cozens House
Author: James DiamondPublished 3rd Nov 2023

Four boys aged 16 or younger have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Bristol back in September.

A 16-year-old was stabbed near John Cozens House in St Judes on the evening of Saturday 30 September and was taken to hospital after getting help in the block.

The arrested boys were all detained on suspicion of wounding with intent and have since been released on bail with strict conditions, including not to go near John Cozens House, while the investigation continues.

The suspects are described as being aged between 14 and 16 and all wore dark clothing and hoods on the night in question.

One had an e-scooter and two others had pushbikes and they made off along Wade Street.

"The neighbourhood policing team have been speaking with community leaders and residents since the incident and carrying out targeted patrols," a statement from Avon and Somerset Police reads.

Officers are asking anyone who was in Lamb Street, Wade Street, Wellington Road or John Cozens House between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday 30 September to get in touch.

If you have any information you're asked to call 101 and quote the reference number 5223238803.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or online via this link.

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