Redcliffe stabbing: Full police statement after man ‘seriously assaulted’
Avon and Somerset Police has issued a statement following a stabbing in a Bristol neighbourhood this afternoon (Saturday, October 21). Prewett Street in Redcliffe[1] was blocked off by emergency vehicles and police tape, while armed officers were pictured at the scene as a helicopter flew above the city.
Police have confirmed that armed officers and the police helicopter were involved in a search for the offenders[2], who had 'left the scene immediately' after a person was stabbed by multiple individuals. A spokesperson for the force said: "A man has been taken to hospital after a serious assault in Bristol.
"We were called at approximately 4.10pm today (Saturday, October 21) to reports of a person having received a number of stab wounds from a number of individuals, in Prewett Street. Paramedics attended and the victim has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
"The offenders left the scene immediately after the incident, reportedly in the direction of Ship Lane, and enquiries are ongoing to identify them. A search of the immediate area, involving the National Police Air Service helicopter and armed officers, has been carried out and proved negative.
"Witnesses, or anyone with footage that could help our enquiries, is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223257705." We will be bringing you the latest on this incident in our live blog[5].
References
- ^ Redcliffe (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ were involved in a search for the offenders (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Police cordon off Bristol street and helicopter deployed after stabbing - live updates (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Millennium Square attack sees man hospitalised after attack by group riding e-bikes (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ in our live blog (www.bristolpost.co.uk)