Teenager in hospital after knife attack in Bristol
Officers are looking for a small group of youths who fled after the assault
Last updated 28th Jun 2024
Police are investigating as a teenager's in hospital with non-life threatening stab wounds.
Officers were called out to an incident in Bristol yesterday evening (27 June).
In a statement, a spokesperson for the force told us: "Police are investigating after a teenage boy was stabbed in Bristol earlier this evening, Thursday 27 June.
"The 999 call came in at about 7.40pm, just after the attack which happened near the junction of The Horsefair, Hanover Court and Concorde Street. Officers attended immediately. The suspect was reported to have been part of a small group of young people who fled after the assault.
"The boy went to hospital with injuries which are not currently believed to be life-threatening. He is believed to be under 16 and his next of kin are aware. Uniformed officers are searching for the suspect."
In an update this morning, police added: "The 999 call came in at about 7.40pm, just after the attack which happened near the junction of The Horsefair, Hanover Court and Concorde Street.
"The 999 call came in at about 7.40pm, just after the attack which happened near the junction of The Horsefair, Hanover Court and Concorde Street.
"Officers attended immediately. The suspect was reported to have been part of a small group of young people who fled after the assault.
"The boy, who is 13 years old, went to hospital with injuries and he’s currently in a stable condition. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. His next of kin are aware."
DCI Ben Lavender said: “An investigation is well underway to identify the suspects and our enquiries will continue at pace today.
“We’ll be keeping the boy’s family updated on our progress and will give them any support they need.
“We’d appeal to anyone who saw what happened, or anyone with mobile phone/dashcam/doorbell footage which could help, to call 101 and give the call handler the reference 5224167149.”