Man acting in a threatening manner with a knife in the Brislington area

Officers investigating an incident involving a man acting in a threatening manner with a knife in the Brislington area of Bristol last week are appealing for witnesses.

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Author: Bethan HolmesPublished 5th May 2022

The incident happened at around 7.30pm on Whitmore Avenue on Tuesday, 26 April.

A 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident and appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 28 April.

Magistrates released the man on bail with a condition not to return to the Brislington area pending a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, 27 May.

Avon and Somerset Police would like to thank residents who have already spoken to them and provided a statement about what happened.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn't contacted police are being urged to do so.

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