Man armed with knife detained following incident at Bristol petrol station

He's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Author: Isabel KimbreyPublished 9th Sep 2021
Last updated 9th Sep 2021

Police have detained a man at a petrol station in Bristol on suspicion of attempted murder, after he walked inside the shop armed with a knife.

It's happened at the Esso Rontec on Roman Farm Road, just off Hengrove Way.

One man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with injuries but they aren't thought to be life threatening.

Officers say they have arrested a man in connection with the incident on suspicion of attempted murder and investigations continue at the scene.

Staff members at the petrol station locked themselves in a safe room whilst the incident was ongoing.

Earlier there were delays on Hangrove Way as the road was closed to traffic but it has now reopened.

"Officers were called to a petrol station in Hengrove, Bristol, this morning, Thursday 9 September, after a report of a man armed with a knife at the location," a statement from Avon and Somerset Police reads.

"After two hours of negotiations, officers safely detained a man."

As officers raided the shop we witnessed several loud bangs and bright flashes of light, which the police have now explained.

"People in the area may have heard a number of bangs which came from police distraction devices being deployed and a baton round that was discharged," their statement continues.

"These were minimal force options and presented the least risk to the public, the suspect and officers in bringing the situation to a safe conclusion.

"Members of staff on site were uninjured having remained in a safe room and in contact with officers.

"A man in his 50s is currently at a police custody unit having been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and will be assessed by health professionals."

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