Police officers closed a , following a serious incident on the morning of Wednesday, December 27. Roads were taped off in the area to allow for a police investigation after a man was stabbed on Boxing Day.
The wounded man, in his 20s was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after having been found in the Bishop Road area. His next-of-kin have been informed of his condition.
Avon and Somerset Police said: “Officers and ambulance crews attended at about 10.50pm. There was a report that a group of people, all dressed in black, were seen running out of Bishop Road into Gloucester Road.
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“If you were in Bishop Road or Gloucester Road between 10.15pm and 11pm and saw a group of people hanging around, spotted anyone acting suspiciously, or have any dashcam, CCTV or other footage which could help the investigation please call 101 and give the reference 5223314883.”
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20:47Key Event
A38 Gloucester Road has reopened
The A38 Gloucester Road has reopened according to Google Traffic Maps.
14:26Key Event
A38 Gloucester Road to remain closed into the evening
Google Traffic is reporting that the A38 Gloucester Road will remain closed until 7.30pm this evening.
09:47Emma Grimshaw
Man fighting for his life
A man has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening stab wounds after being found injured in Bishopston on Boxing Day.
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09:32Emma Grimshaw
Road closure
Gloucester Road is closed at its junction with Bishop Road while officers examine the scene of the incident.
09:32Emma Grimshaw
Appeal
Police have issued the following appeal:
If you were in Bishop Road or Gloucester Road between 10.15pm and 11pm and saw a group of people hanging around, spotted anyone acting suspiciously, or have any dashcam, CCTV or other footage which could help the investigation please call 101 and give the reference 5223314883.Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.
09:32Emma Grimshaw
Possible gang attack
There was a report that a group of people, all dressed in black, were seen running out of Bishop Road into Gloucester Road.
A man in his 20s has gone to hospital with stab wounds. His injuries are currently described as potentially life-threatening. His next of kin are aware
09:31Key Event
Man rushed to hospital
Police have confirmed a man has been taken to hospital with stab wounds. Officers and ambulance crews were called at around 10.50pm last night.
09:26Shannon Brown
Gloucester Road closed in both directions
Gloucester Road has been closed in both directions, with the closure in place from Heatherly Road to Cambridge Road.
09:24Shannon Brown
Pictures from the scene
08:46Shannon Brown
Buses diverted around Gloucester Road
08:45Shannon Brown
Gloucester Road closed in both directions
Traffic monitor Inrix reports: “A38 Gloucester Road in both directions closed, delays due to police incident from Bishop Road to The Church.”
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