Police make seventh arrest in Bristol attempted murder investigation

Detectives investigating two collisions in Hartcliffe last week

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 6th Jun 2025

Two more arrests have been made as part of an ongoing attempted murder investigation in south Bristol.

Detectives are investigating two collisions that happened in Hartcliffe on Thursday 29 May and police say they believe they are linked.

The first occurred in Teyfant Road at about 12.30pm, leaving two people on a Sur-ron bike fortunately without serious injuries.

Five hours later the second happened in Hareclive Road in which an off-road bike rider sustained facial injuries requires hospital treatment.

In both incidents a black Mini Cooper failed to stop at the scene.

Seven people have now been arrested and questioned in connection with the investigation.

All have been released on conditional bail.

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